Longbridge vs Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill

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
      7/100
      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill West Midlands Police

      Longbridge vs Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Longbridge
      West Midlands Police
      3,625 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      West Midlands Police
      2,930 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longbridge
      B Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,625
      2,930
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,838
      2,907
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.6%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.9%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longbridge
      B Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      Violent Crime
      1,501 ↑2%
      1,089 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      298 ↑4%
      162 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      186 ↓37%
      171 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      201 ↓28%
      351 ↓10%
      Burglary
      186 ↑8%
      247 ↑42%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      274 ↓6%
      223 ↑0%
      Drugs
      72 ↑31%
      48 ↓4%
      Public Order
      177 ↓5%
      158 ↓12%
      Robbery
      97 ↑56%
      47 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      459 ↓19%
      286 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      12 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓7%
      24 ↑140%
      Possession of Weapons
      82 ↑12%
      44 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓12%
      68 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longbridge safer than Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      Longbridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,625 crimes in the last 12 months. Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,930 crimes. Longbridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longbridge vs Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      Longbridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      In Longbridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,501 incidents). In Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill, it is Violent Crime (1,089 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      Longbridge recorded 298 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill recorded 162. 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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      Violent crime in Longbridge totalled 1,501 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,089 in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill 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%). Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill recorded 2,907 crimes previously (now 2,930, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      Longbridge falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill 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 Longbridge and Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill?

      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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill on a crime map?

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

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