Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Shard End

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Shard End West Midlands Police

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Shard End Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      West Midlands Police
      2,510 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shard End
      West Midlands Police
      3,727 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      B Shard End
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,510
      3,727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,712
      3,851
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett
      B Shard End
      Violent Crime
      984 ↓5%
      1,791 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↓24%
      255 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      137 ↓11%
      140 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      248 ↓6%
      336 ↓19%
      Burglary
      159 ↑7%
      150 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      222 ↑0%
      355 ↓1%
      Drugs
      43 ↑16%
      80 ↑3%
      Public Order
      114 ↓12%
      175 ↓12%
      Robbery
      17 ↓54%
      114 ↑84%
      Shoplifting
      326 ↓15%
      171 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑225%
      15 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑0%
      11 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑11%
      67 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓16%
      67 ↓30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett safer than Shard End?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,510 crimes in the last 12 months. Shard End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,727 crimes. Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett vs Shard End?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shard End shows -3.2% (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 Shard End?

      In Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (984 incidents). In Shard End, it is Violent Crime (1,791 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 Shard End?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shard End recorded 255. 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 Shard End?

      Violent crime in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett totalled 984 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,791 in Shard End. 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 Shard End in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett recorded 2,712 crimes (now 2,510, a change of -7.5%). Shard End recorded 3,851 crimes previously (now 3,727, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Shard End?

      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 23.9% and Shard End has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Shard End?

      Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Shard End 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 Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Shard End?

      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 Shard End on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kingswinford, Wall Heath and Pensnett and Shard End. 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.