Hodge Hill vs Pleck

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hodge Hill West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Pleck West Midlands Police

      Hodge Hill vs Pleck Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hodge Hill
      West Midlands Police
      3,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Pleck
      West Midlands Police
      1,996 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hodge Hill
      B Pleck
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,620
      1,996
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,347
      2,286
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓12.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hodge Hill
      B Pleck
      Violent Crime
      1,591 ↑12%
      917 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓17%
      112 ↓55%
      Other Theft
      185 ↑10%
      165 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓16%
      152 ↓9%
      Burglary
      118 ↓39%
      60 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      250 ↑9%
      168 ↓9%
      Drugs
      83 ↓7%
      68 ↑66%
      Public Order
      190 ↓7%
      111 ↓21%
      Robbery
      104 ↑16%
      19 ↓27%
      Shoplifting
      484 ↑109%
      117 ↓16%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑57%
      12 ↓29%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓89%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      97 ↑5%
      51 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓19%
      39 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Pleck is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hodge Hill safer than Pleck?

      Hodge Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,620 crimes in the last 12 months. Pleck has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,996 crimes. Pleck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hodge Hill vs Pleck?

      Hodge Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pleck shows -12.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hodge Hill and Pleck?

      In Hodge Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,591 incidents). In Pleck, it is Violent Crime (917 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hodge Hill and Pleck?

      Hodge Hill recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pleck recorded 112. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hodge Hill vs Pleck?

      Violent crime in Hodge Hill totalled 1,591 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 917 in Pleck. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hodge Hill and Pleck in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hodge Hill recorded 3,347 crimes (now 3,620, a change of +8.2%). Pleck recorded 2,286 crimes previously (now 1,996, -12.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hodge Hill and Pleck?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hodge Hill has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Pleck has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hodge Hill and Pleck?

      Hodge Hill falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Pleck is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hodge Hill and Pleck?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hodge Hill or Pleck on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hodge Hill and Pleck. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.