Oscott vs Rowley Town

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

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

      Oscott vs Rowley Town Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oscott
      West Midlands Police
      1,982 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.5% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Rowley Town
      West Midlands Police
      4,922 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oscott
      B Rowley Town
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,982
      4,922
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,143
      4,960
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oscott
      B Rowley Town
      Violent Crime
      914 ↓10%
      2,254 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑0%
      297 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      89 ↓23%
      280 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓12%
      405 ↑6%
      Burglary
      101 ↓32%
      171 ↓26%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↑6%
      385 ↑2%
      Drugs
      38 ↑65%
      83 ↑5%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      305 ↓4%
      Robbery
      43 ↓12%
      80 ↓14%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑0%
      442 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑250%
      18 ↑6%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑133%
      11 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑21%
      84 ↑5%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓15%
      107 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oscott 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 Oscott safer than Rowley Town?

      Oscott has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,982 crimes in the last 12 months. Rowley Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 4,922 crimes. Oscott scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oscott vs Rowley Town?

      Oscott shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rowley Town shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oscott and Rowley Town?

      In Oscott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (914 incidents). In Rowley Town, it is Violent Crime (2,254 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oscott and Rowley Town?

      Oscott recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rowley Town recorded 297. 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 Oscott vs Rowley Town?

      Violent crime in Oscott totalled 914 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,254 in Rowley Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oscott recorded 2,143 crimes (now 1,982, a change of -7.5%). Rowley Town recorded 4,960 crimes previously (now 4,922, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oscott and Rowley Town?

      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. Oscott has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Rowley Town has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oscott and Rowley Town?

      Oscott falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Rowley Town 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 Oscott and Rowley Town?

      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 Oscott or Rowley Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oscott and Rowley Town. 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.