Sheldon vs Smethwick Town

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sheldon West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Smethwick Town West Midlands Police

      Sheldon vs Smethwick Town Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheldon
      West Midlands Police
      2,941 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Smethwick Town
      West Midlands Police
      7,132 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.2% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sheldon
      B Smethwick Town
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,941
      7,132
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,054
      6,842
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↑4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheldon
      B Smethwick Town
      Violent Crime
      1,062 ↑6%
      3,153 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓27%
      482 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      156 ↓35%
      442 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      244 ↓7%
      515 ↓16%
      Burglary
      132 ↑5%
      257 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      208 ↓5%
      506 ↑1%
      Drugs
      53 ↑36%
      384 ↑106%
      Public Order
      135 ↓14%
      412 ↓6%
      Robbery
      115 ↑37%
      168 ↓6%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↓2%
      441 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑8%
      67 ↑37%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↓25%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      46 ↓12%
      171 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      55 ↑0%
      118 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sheldon is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheldon safer than Smethwick Town?

      Sheldon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,941 crimes in the last 12 months. Smethwick Town has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,132 crimes. Sheldon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sheldon vs Smethwick Town?

      Sheldon shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smethwick Town shows +4.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sheldon and Smethwick Town?

      In Sheldon, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,062 incidents). In Smethwick Town, it is Violent Crime (3,153 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheldon and Smethwick Town?

      Sheldon recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smethwick Town recorded 482. 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 Sheldon vs Smethwick Town?

      Violent crime in Sheldon totalled 1,062 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,153 in Smethwick Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sheldon and Smethwick Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheldon recorded 3,054 crimes (now 2,941, a change of -3.7%). Smethwick Town recorded 6,842 crimes previously (now 7,132, +4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheldon and Smethwick 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. Sheldon has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Smethwick Town has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sheldon and Smethwick Town?

      Sheldon falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Smethwick 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 Sheldon and Smethwick 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 Sheldon or Smethwick Town on a crime map?

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

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