Nechells vs Northfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Nechells West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Northfield West Midlands Police

      Nechells vs Northfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Nechells
      West Midlands Police
      1,942 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      28.5% 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 Nechells
      B Northfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,942
      3,296
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,051
      3,210
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      27.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nechells
      B Northfield
      Violent Crime
      805 ↑15%
      1,302 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↓31%
      253 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      115 ↓13%
      160 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      282 ↓18%
      244 ↓11%
      Burglary
      73 ↓13%
      147 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓1%
      242 ↑0%
      Drugs
      48 ↓26%
      86 ↑105%
      Public Order
      101 ↓8%
      193 ↓4%
      Robbery
      58 ↓40%
      102 ↑28%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↓12%
      413 ↑29%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↓8%
      18 ↑38%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓20%
      12 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↓18%
      74 ↓3%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑110%
      50 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Nechells is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nechells safer than Northfield?

      Nechells has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,942 crimes in the last 12 months. Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 3,296 crimes. Nechells scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nechells vs Northfield?

      Nechells shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — 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 Nechells and Northfield?

      In Nechells, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (805 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 Nechells and Northfield?

      Nechells recorded 138 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 Nechells vs Northfield?

      Violent crime in Nechells totalled 805 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 Nechells and Northfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nechells recorded 2,051 crimes (now 1,942, a change of -5.3%). Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes previously (now 3,296, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nechells 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. Nechells has a resolution rate of 28.5% and Northfield has 27.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Nechells and Northfield?

      Nechells 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 Nechells 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 Nechells or Northfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nechells 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.