Hodge Hill vs South Yardley

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
      8/100
      South Yardley West Midlands Police

      Hodge Hill vs South Yardley 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Yardley
      West Midlands Police
      4,521 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hodge Hill
      B South Yardley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,620
      4,521
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,347
      4,590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hodge Hill
      B South Yardley
      Violent Crime
      1,591 ↑12%
      1,993 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓17%
      266 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      185 ↑10%
      272 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓16%
      383 ↓14%
      Burglary
      118 ↓39%
      191 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      250 ↑9%
      311 ↑6%
      Drugs
      83 ↓7%
      138 ↑38%
      Public Order
      190 ↓7%
      233 ↓6%
      Robbery
      104 ↑16%
      134 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      484 ↑109%
      321 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑57%
      32 ↑52%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓89%
      20 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      97 ↑5%
      137 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓19%
      90 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hodge Hill safer than South Yardley?

      Hodge Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,620 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,521 crimes. South Yardley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hodge Hill vs South Yardley?

      Hodge Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Yardley shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hodge Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,591 incidents). In South Yardley, it is Violent Crime (1,993 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hodge Hill recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Yardley recorded 266. 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 South Yardley?

      Violent crime in Hodge Hill totalled 1,591 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,993 in South Yardley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hodge Hill and South Yardley 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%). South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes previously (now 4,521, -1.5%).

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

      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 South Yardley has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hodge Hill and South Yardley?

      Hodge Hill falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. South Yardley 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 South Yardley?

      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 South Yardley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hodge Hill and South Yardley. 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.