Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Weoley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Weoley West Midlands Police

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill vs Weoley 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Weoley
      West Midlands Police
      2,585 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      24.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      B Weoley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,930
      2,585
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,907
      2,654
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓2.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.9%
      24.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill
      B Weoley
      Violent Crime
      1,089 ↓2%
      1,155 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↓27%
      188 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      171 ↓22%
      130 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      351 ↓10%
      265 ↑12%
      Burglary
      247 ↑42%
      96 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      223 ↑0%
      219 ↓6%
      Drugs
      48 ↓4%
      80 ↑100%
      Public Order
      158 ↓12%
      140 ↓3%
      Robbery
      47 ↑18%
      52 ↑93%
      Shoplifting
      286 ↑87%
      112 ↓28%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓20%
      14 ↑56%
      Bicycle Theft
      24 ↑140%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑22%
      61 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      68 ↓19%
      64 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Weoley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,930 crimes in the last 12 months. Weoley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,585 crimes. Weoley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Weoley shows -2.6% (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 Weoley?

      In Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,089 incidents). In Weoley, it is Violent Crime (1,155 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 Weoley?

      Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weoley recorded 188. 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 Weoley?

      Violent crime in Lyndon, Elmdon, Olton and Silhill totalled 1,089 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in Weoley. 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 Weoley 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%). Weoley recorded 2,654 crimes previously (now 2,585, -2.6%).

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

      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 Weoley has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Weoley on a crime map?

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

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