Lozells and East Handsworth vs Willenhall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Lozells and East Handsworth West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Willenhall West Midlands Police

      Lozells and East Handsworth vs Willenhall Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Lozells and East Handsworth
      West Midlands Police
      4,743 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Willenhall
      West Midlands Police
      4,494 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      35.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lozells and East Handsworth
      B Willenhall
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,743
      4,494
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,914
      5,035
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.5%
      ↓10.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      35.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lozells and East Handsworth
      B Willenhall
      Violent Crime
      2,356 ↓1%
      1,608 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      293 ↓20%
      322 ↓44%
      Other Theft
      250 ↓8%
      233 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      284 ↓12%
      423 ↓15%
      Burglary
      203 ↓28%
      203 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      354 ↑1%
      452 ↑4%
      Drugs
      205 ↑13%
      47 ↑2%
      Public Order
      251 ↑3%
      209 ↓11%
      Robbery
      141 ↓24%
      64 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      71 ↑97%
      729 ↓10%
      Theft from Person
      68 ↑48%
      16 ↓6%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓40%
      10 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      142 ↑6%
      75 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      113 ↑23%
      103 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Willenhall is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 9/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lozells and East Handsworth safer than Willenhall?

      Lozells and East Handsworth has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,743 crimes in the last 12 months. Willenhall has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,494 crimes. Willenhall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lozells and East Handsworth vs Willenhall?

      Lozells and East Handsworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Willenhall shows -10.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall?

      In Lozells and East Handsworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,356 incidents). In Willenhall, it is Violent Crime (1,608 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall?

      Lozells and East Handsworth recorded 293 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Willenhall recorded 322. 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 Lozells and East Handsworth vs Willenhall?

      Violent crime in Lozells and East Handsworth totalled 2,356 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,608 in Willenhall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lozells and East Handsworth recorded 4,914 crimes (now 4,743, a change of -3.5%). Willenhall recorded 5,035 crimes previously (now 4,494, -10.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall?

      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. Lozells and East Handsworth has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Willenhall has 35.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall?

      Lozells and East Handsworth falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Willenhall 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 Lozells and East Handsworth and Willenhall?

      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 Lozells and East Handsworth or Willenhall on a crime map?

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

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