NEC vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    NEC West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      NEC vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      NEC
      West Midlands Police
      800 crimes / 12m
      ↑66.3% trend
      39.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A NEC
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      800
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      481
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑66.3%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A NEC
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      165 ↑53%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      31 ↓21%
      1
      Other Theft
      134 ↑46%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      144 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      15 ↑114%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↑200%
      0
      Drugs
      19 ↑280%
      0
      Public Order
      51 ↑59%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      72 ↑33%
      0
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑175%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑667%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↑667%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 15/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is NEC safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      NEC has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 800 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in NEC vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      NEC shows a year-on-year crime trend of +66.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In NEC, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (165 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      NEC recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 1. 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 NEC vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in NEC totalled 165 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, NEC recorded 481 crimes (now 800, a change of +66.3%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. NEC has a resolution rate of 39.2% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      NEC falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 NEC or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both NEC and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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