Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      West Midlands Police
      2,169 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      25.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,169
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,649
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.1%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      861 ↓14%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓54%
      1
      Other Theft
      127 ↓12%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      218 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      135 ↑5%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↓27%
      0
      Drugs
      54 ↑59%
      0
      Public Order
      97 ↓22%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      16 ↓36%
      0
      Shoplifting
      311 ↓28%
      0
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      37 ↓8%
      0
      Other Crime
      46 ↓23%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,169 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (861 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 1. 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 Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett totalled 861 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett recorded 2,649 crimes (now 2,169, a change of -18.1%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. 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.