NEC vs Smith's Wood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
NEC vs Smith's Wood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NEC safer than Smith's Wood?
NEC has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 503 crimes in the last 12 months. Smith's Wood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,800 crimes. NEC scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in NEC vs Smith's Wood?
NEC shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smith's Wood shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in NEC and Smith's Wood?
In NEC, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Smith's Wood, it is Violent Crime (1,573 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between NEC and Smith's Wood?
NEC recorded 36 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smith's Wood recorded 160. 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 Smith's Wood?
Violent crime in NEC totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,573 in Smith's Wood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in NEC and Smith's Wood 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%). Smith's Wood recorded 3,955 crimes previously (now 3,800, -3.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in NEC and Smith's Wood?
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 Smith's Wood has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers NEC and Smith's Wood?
NEC falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Smith's Wood 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 Smith's Wood?
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 Smith's Wood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both NEC and Smith's Wood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.