Longbridge vs Dixton with Osbaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Longbridge West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Dixton with Osbaston Gwent Police

      Longbridge vs Dixton with Osbaston Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Longbridge
      West Midlands Police
      3,625 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Dixton with Osbaston
      Gwent Police
      31 crimes / 12m
      ↓62.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longbridge
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,625
      31
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,838
      83
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↓62.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longbridge
      B Dixton with Osbaston
      Violent Crime
      1,501 ↑2%
      16 ↓52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      298 ↑4%
      2 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      186 ↓37%
      2 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      201 ↓28%
      2 ↓83%
      Burglary
      186 ↑8%
      1 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      274 ↓6%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      72 ↑31%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      177 ↓5%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      97 ↑56%
      0
      Shoplifting
      459 ↓19%
      0
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓7%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑12%
      1 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓12%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dixton with Osbaston is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longbridge safer than Dixton with Osbaston?

      Longbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,625 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longbridge vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Longbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -62.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston?

      In Longbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,501 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Longbridge recorded 298 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Longbridge vs Dixton with Osbaston?

      Violent crime in Longbridge totalled 1,501 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longbridge recorded 3,838 crimes (now 3,625, a change of -5.6%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes previously (now 31, -62.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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. Longbridge has a resolution rate of 24.9% and Dixton with Osbaston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston?

      Longbridge falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston?

      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 Longbridge or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longbridge and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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