Solihull Rural vs Washwood Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Solihull Rural West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Washwood Heath West Midlands Police

      Solihull Rural vs Washwood Heath Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Solihull Rural
      West Midlands Police
      3,071 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      26.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Washwood Heath
      West Midlands Police
      3,290 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      35% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Solihull Rural
      B Washwood Heath
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,071
      3,290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,191
      3,347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓1.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      35%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Solihull Rural
      B Washwood Heath
      Violent Crime
      1,086 ↑4%
      1,667 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↓29%
      226 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓22%
      184 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      443 ↓23%
      265 ↓9%
      Burglary
      175 ↓17%
      124 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↑5%
      238 ↑4%
      Drugs
      59 ↑40%
      106 ↑1%
      Public Order
      143 ↓12%
      157 ↓19%
      Robbery
      29 ↓9%
      55 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↑29%
      26 ↑4%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      38 ↑36%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      9 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓26%
      117 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑30%
      78 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Solihull Rural safer than Washwood Heath?

      Solihull Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,071 crimes in the last 12 months. Washwood Heath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,290 crimes. Washwood Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Solihull Rural vs Washwood Heath?

      Solihull Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Washwood Heath shows -1.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath?

      In Solihull Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,086 incidents). In Washwood Heath, it is Violent Crime (1,667 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath?

      Solihull Rural recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washwood Heath recorded 226. 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 Washwood Heath?

      Violent crime in Solihull Rural totalled 1,086 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,667 in Washwood Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Solihull Rural recorded 3,191 crimes (now 3,071, a change of -3.8%). Washwood Heath recorded 3,347 crimes previously (now 3,290, -1.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath?

      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 26.9% and Washwood Heath has 35%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath?

      Solihull Rural falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Washwood Heath 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 Solihull Rural and Washwood Heath?

      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 Washwood Heath on a crime map?

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

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