Oscott vs Stoke and Wyken

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
      10/100
      Stoke and Wyken West Midlands Police

      Oscott vs Stoke and Wyken 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
      10/100
      High Crime
      Stoke and Wyken
      West Midlands Police
      5,246 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oscott
      B Stoke and Wyken
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,982
      5,246
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,143
      5,862
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.5%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oscott
      B Stoke and Wyken
      Violent Crime
      914 ↓10%
      1,995 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↑0%
      367 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      89 ↓23%
      286 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓12%
      501 ↓12%
      Burglary
      101 ↓32%
      262 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↑6%
      411 ↑2%
      Drugs
      38 ↑65%
      141 ↑36%
      Public Order
      119 ↑0%
      209 ↓22%
      Robbery
      43 ↓12%
      91 ↑18%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑0%
      696 ↓15%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑250%
      35 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑133%
      43 ↑10%
      Possession of Weapons
      47 ↑21%
      94 ↑24%
      Other Crime
      52 ↓15%
      115 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stoke and Wyken is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oscott safer than Stoke and Wyken?

      Oscott has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,982 crimes in the last 12 months. Stoke and Wyken has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 5,246 crimes. Stoke and Wyken scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oscott vs Stoke and Wyken?

      Oscott shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stoke and Wyken shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oscott and Stoke and Wyken?

      In Oscott, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (914 incidents). In Stoke and Wyken, it is Violent Crime (1,995 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oscott and Stoke and Wyken?

      Oscott recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stoke and Wyken recorded 367. 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 Stoke and Wyken?

      Violent crime in Oscott totalled 914 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,995 in Stoke and Wyken. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oscott and Stoke and Wyken 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%). Stoke and Wyken recorded 5,862 crimes previously (now 5,246, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oscott and Stoke and Wyken?

      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 Stoke and Wyken has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oscott and Stoke and Wyken?

      Oscott falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Stoke and Wyken 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 Stoke and Wyken?

      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 Stoke and Wyken on a crime map?

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

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