Northfield vs Oscott

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

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

      Northfield vs Oscott Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Northfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,296 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oscott
      West Midlands Police
      1,982 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northfield
      B Oscott
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,296
      1,982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,210
      2,143
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northfield
      B Oscott
      Violent Crime
      1,302 ↓2%
      914 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      253 ↓10%
      125 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      160 ↑5%
      89 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓11%
      149 ↓12%
      Burglary
      147 ↑8%
      101 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      242 ↑0%
      156 ↑6%
      Drugs
      86 ↑105%
      38 ↑65%
      Public Order
      193 ↓4%
      119 ↑0%
      Robbery
      102 ↑28%
      43 ↓12%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↑29%
      128 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑38%
      14 ↑250%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑200%
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      74 ↓3%
      47 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      50 ↓23%
      52 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oscott is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northfield safer than Oscott?

      Northfield has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,296 crimes in the last 12 months. Oscott has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,982 crimes. Oscott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northfield vs Oscott?

      Northfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oscott shows -7.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Northfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,302 incidents). In Oscott, it is Violent Crime (914 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Northfield recorded 253 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oscott recorded 125. 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 Northfield vs Oscott?

      Violent crime in Northfield totalled 1,302 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 914 in Oscott. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northfield recorded 3,210 crimes (now 3,296, a change of +2.7%). Oscott recorded 2,143 crimes previously (now 1,982, -7.5%).

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

      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. Northfield has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Oscott has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northfield and Oscott?

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

      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 Northfield or Oscott on a crime map?

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

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