Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs Northfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Northfield West Midlands Police

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs Northfield Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      West Midlands Police
      5,060 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,296 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,060
      3,296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,777
      3,210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      2,145 ↑4%
      1,302 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↓20%
      253 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      384 ↓12%
      160 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      497 ↓45%
      244 ↓11%
      Burglary
      258 ↓18%
      147 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      380 ↓8%
      242 ↑0%
      Drugs
      134 ↑3%
      86 ↑105%
      Public Order
      235 ↓17%
      193 ↓4%
      Robbery
      67 ↓17%
      102 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      392 ↓22%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑60%
      18 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑58%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑5%
      74 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      116 ↓19%
      50 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake safer than Northfield?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,060 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,296 crimes. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs Northfield?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield?

      In Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,145 incidents). In Northfield, it is Violent Crime (1,302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake recorded 313 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 253. 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs Northfield?

      Violent crime in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake totalled 2,145 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,302 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake recorded 5,777 crimes (now 5,060, a change of -12.4%). Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes previously (now 3,296, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield?

      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. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Northfield has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Northfield 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield?

      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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake or Northfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and Northfield. 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.