Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Wednesfield and Heath Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Wednesfield and Heath Town West Midlands Police

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Wednesfield and Heath Town Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      West Midlands Police
      2,930 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Wednesfield and Heath Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,824 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.3% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,930
      4,824
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,907
      5,503
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓12.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      B Wednesfield and Heath Town
      Violent Crime
      1,089 ↓2%
      2,156 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↓27%
      401 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      171 ↓22%
      238 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      351 ↓10%
      361 ↓23%
      Burglary
      247 ↑42%
      129 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↑0%
      366 ↓14%
      Drugs
      48 ↓4%
      95 ↑2%
      Public Order
      158 ↓12%
      234 ↓29%
      Robbery
      47 ↑18%
      75 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      286 ↑87%
      559 ↑7%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      29 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑140%
      26 ↓51%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑22%
      71 ↓35%
      Other Crime
      68 ↓19%
      84 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill safer than Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,930 crimes in the last 12 months. Wednesfield and Heath Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 4,824 crimes. Wednesfield and Heath Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wednesfield and Heath Town shows -12.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      In Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,089 incidents). In Wednesfield and Heath Town, it is Violent Crime (2,156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 401. 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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Violent crime in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill totalled 1,089 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,156 in Wednesfield and Heath Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill recorded 2,907 crimes (now 2,930, a change of +0.8%). Wednesfield and Heath Town recorded 5,503 crimes previously (now 4,824, -12.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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. Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill has a resolution rate of 25.9% and Wednesfield and Heath Town has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Wednesfield and Heath Town 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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill and Wednesfield and Heath Town?

      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 Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill or Wednesfield and Heath Town on a crime map?

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

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