Shirley vs Dixton with Osbaston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Shirley vs Dixton with Osbaston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shirley safer than Dixton with Osbaston?
Shirley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,246 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Shirley vs Dixton with Osbaston?
Shirley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -62.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston?
In Shirley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (987 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston?
Shirley recorded 143 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Shirley vs Dixton with Osbaston?
Violent crime in Shirley totalled 891 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shirley recorded 3,223 crimes (now 3,246, a change of +0.7%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes previously (now 31, -62.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston?
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. Shirley has a resolution rate of 20% and Dixton with Osbaston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston?
Shirley falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston?
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 Shirley or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.