Shirley vs Stockland Green

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Shirley West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stockland Green West Midlands Police

      Shirley vs Stockland Green Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Shirley
      West Midlands Police
      3,246 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stockland Green
      West Midlands Police
      4,178 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shirley
      B Stockland Green
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,246
      4,178
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,223
      4,348
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.7%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shirley
      B Stockland Green
      Violent Crime
      891 ↑5%
      1,978 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      143 ↓31%
      235 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      161 ↓14%
      213 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      313 ↓20%
      249 ↓2%
      Burglary
      178 ↑11%
      230 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↓13%
      321 ↑6%
      Drugs
      59 ↑51%
      161 ↑7%
      Public Order
      153 ↓4%
      252 ↑36%
      Robbery
      73 ↑78%
      101 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      987 ↑12%
      196 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓15%
      35 ↑35%
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑36%
      18 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↓23%
      106 ↑3%
      Other Crime
      58 ↑49%
      83 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stockland Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Shirley safer than Stockland Green?

      Shirley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,246 crimes in the last 12 months. Stockland Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,178 crimes. Stockland Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shirley vs Stockland Green?

      Shirley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stockland Green shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shirley and Stockland Green?

      In Shirley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (987 incidents). In Stockland Green, it is Violent Crime (1,978 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shirley and Stockland Green?

      Shirley recorded 143 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stockland Green recorded 235. 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 Stockland Green?

      Violent crime in Shirley totalled 891 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,978 in Stockland Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shirley and Stockland Green 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%). Stockland Green recorded 4,348 crimes previously (now 4,178, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shirley and Stockland Green?

      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 Stockland Green has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shirley and Stockland Green?

      Shirley falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Stockland Green 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 Shirley and Stockland Green?

      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 Stockland Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shirley and Stockland Green. 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.