Kings Norton vs Weoley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Kings Norton West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Weoley West Midlands Police

      Kings Norton vs Weoley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Kings Norton
      West Midlands Police
      2,518 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.6% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Weoley
      West Midlands Police
      2,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kings Norton
      B Weoley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,518
      2,585
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,881
      2,654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.6%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kings Norton
      B Weoley
      Violent Crime
      1,181 ↓14%
      1,155 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓8%
      188 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      110 ↓8%
      130 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      214 ↑0%
      265 ↑12%
      Burglary
      119 ↓27%
      96 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      270 ↓5%
      219 ↓6%
      Drugs
      33 ↓48%
      80 ↑100%
      Public Order
      135 ↓15%
      140 ↓3%
      Robbery
      49 ↓14%
      52 ↑93%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑13%
      112 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑0%
      14 ↑56%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓70%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↑0%
      61 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      54 ↓41%
      64 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kings Norton is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kings Norton safer than Weoley?

      Kings Norton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,518 crimes in the last 12 months. Weoley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,585 crimes. Kings Norton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kings Norton vs Weoley?

      Kings Norton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Weoley shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kings Norton and Weoley?

      In Kings Norton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,181 incidents). In Weoley, it is Violent Crime (1,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kings Norton and Weoley?

      Kings Norton recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weoley recorded 188. 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 Kings Norton vs Weoley?

      Violent crime in Kings Norton totalled 1,181 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in Weoley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kings Norton and Weoley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kings Norton recorded 2,881 crimes (now 2,518, a change of -12.6%). Weoley recorded 2,654 crimes previously (now 2,585, -2.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kings Norton and Weoley?

      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. Kings Norton has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Weoley has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kings Norton and Weoley?

      Kings Norton falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Weoley 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 Kings Norton and Weoley?

      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 Kings Norton or Weoley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kings Norton and Weoley. 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.