NEC vs Northfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    NEC West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Northfield West Midlands Police

      NEC vs Northfield Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      NEC
      West Midlands Police
      503 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,296 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A NEC
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      503
      3,296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      516
      3,210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.2%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A NEC
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      105 ↓3%
      1,302 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      36 ↑13%
      253 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      74 ↓40%
      160 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      93 ↓17%
      244 ↓11%
      Burglary
      11 ↑175%
      147 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      83 ↑118%
      242 ↑0%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      86 ↑105%
      Public Order
      34 ↑100%
      193 ↓4%
      Robbery
      1
      102 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↓33%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓36%
      18 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      5
      74 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓33%
      50 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A NEC is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is NEC safer than Northfield?

      NEC has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 503 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,296 crimes. NEC scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in NEC vs Northfield?

      NEC shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Northfield shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in NEC and Northfield?

      In NEC, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Northfield, it is Violent Crime (1,302 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between NEC and Northfield?

      NEC recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northfield recorded 253. 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 Northfield?

      Violent crime in NEC totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,302 in Northfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in NEC and Northfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, NEC recorded 516 crimes (now 503, a change of -2.5%). Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes previously (now 3,296, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in NEC and Northfield?

      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 24.2% and Northfield has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers NEC and Northfield?

      NEC falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Northfield 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 NEC and Northfield?

      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 Northfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.