Solihull Rural vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Solihull Rural West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      Solihull Rural vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Solihull Rural
      West Midlands Police
      1,865 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.4% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Solihull Rural
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,865
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,025
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓38.4%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Solihull Rural
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      676 ↓36%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      74 ↓62%
      1
      Other Theft
      105 ↓48%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      272 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      103 ↓43%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      192 ↓15%
      0
      Drugs
      23 ↓61%
      0
      Public Order
      84 ↓46%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      19 ↓24%
      0
      Shoplifting
      238 ↓27%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓54%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓42%
      0
      Other Crime
      46 ↓26%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Solihull Rural safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Solihull Rural has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,865 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Solihull Rural vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Solihull Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -38.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In Solihull Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (676 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Solihull Rural recorded 74 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton 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 Solihull Rural vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in Solihull Rural totalled 676 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Solihull Rural recorded 3,025 crimes (now 1,865, a change of -38.4%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. Solihull Rural has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Solihull Rural falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton 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 Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 Solihull Rural or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Solihull Rural and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. 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.