Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs South Yardley

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
      8/100
      South Yardley West Midlands Police

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs South Yardley 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
      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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      B South Yardley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,060
      4,521
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,777
      4,590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓1.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake
      B South Yardley
      Violent Crime
      2,145 ↑4%
      1,993 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      313 ↓20%
      266 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      384 ↓12%
      272 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      497 ↓45%
      383 ↓14%
      Burglary
      258 ↓18%
      191 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      380 ↓8%
      311 ↑6%
      Drugs
      134 ↑3%
      138 ↑38%
      Public Order
      235 ↓17%
      233 ↓6%
      Robbery
      67 ↓17%
      134 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      392 ↓22%
      321 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑60%
      32 ↑52%
      Bicycle Theft
      30 ↑58%
      20 ↑18%
      Possession of Weapons
      77 ↑5%
      137 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      116 ↓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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake safer than South Yardley?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,060 crimes in the last 12 months. South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,521 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 South Yardley?

      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. South Yardley shows -1.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,145 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and South Yardley?

      Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake recorded 313 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake vs South Yardley?

      Violent crime in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake totalled 2,145 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 Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and South Yardley 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%). South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes previously (now 4,521, -1.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake 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. Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake has a resolution rate of 25.7% and South Yardley has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Holbrook, Radford, Sherbourne and Bablake and South Yardley?

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

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