Smith's Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Smith's Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley 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 Smith's Wood safer than Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Smith's Wood has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,849 crimes in the last 12 months. Bourne Vale & Fazeley has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Bourne Vale & Fazeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Smith's Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Smith's Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Bourne Vale & Fazeley shows -37.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
In Smith's Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,665 incidents). In Bourne Vale & Fazeley, it is Violent Crime (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Smith's Wood recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 1. 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 Smith's Wood vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Violent crime in Smith's Wood totalled 1,665 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Bourne Vale & Fazeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smith's Wood recorded 3,939 crimes (now 3,849, a change of -2.3%). Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 24 crimes previously (now 15, -37.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
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. Smith's Wood has a resolution rate of 35.9% and Bourne Vale & Fazeley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
Smith's Wood falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Bourne Vale & Fazeley is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?
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 Smith's Wood or Bourne Vale & Fazeley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smith's Wood and Bourne Vale & Fazeley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.