South Yardley vs Stechford and Yardley North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    South Yardley West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stechford and Yardley North West Midlands Police

      South Yardley vs Stechford and Yardley North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      South Yardley
      West Midlands Police
      4,521 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stechford and Yardley North
      West Midlands Police
      3,411 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      27.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Yardley
      B Stechford and Yardley North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,521
      3,411
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,590
      3,415
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↓0.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Yardley
      B Stechford and Yardley North
      Violent Crime
      1,993 ↑12%
      1,459 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↓18%
      223 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      272 ↓48%
      163 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      383 ↓14%
      338 ↑19%
      Burglary
      191 ↓14%
      125 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      311 ↑6%
      293 ↑12%
      Drugs
      138 ↑38%
      116 ↓9%
      Public Order
      233 ↓6%
      223 ↓3%
      Robbery
      134 ↑23%
      69 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      321 ↑1%
      229 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑52%
      19 ↑138%
      Bicycle Theft
      20 ↑18%
      11 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      137 ↑34%
      76 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      90 ↑3%
      67 ↓1%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Yardley is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Yardley safer than Stechford and Yardley North?

      South Yardley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,521 crimes in the last 12 months. Stechford and Yardley North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,411 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Yardley vs Stechford and Yardley North?

      South Yardley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stechford and Yardley North shows -0.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North?

      In South Yardley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,993 incidents). In Stechford and Yardley North, it is Violent Crime (1,459 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North?

      South Yardley recorded 266 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stechford and Yardley North recorded 223. 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 South Yardley vs Stechford and Yardley North?

      Violent crime in South Yardley totalled 1,993 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,459 in Stechford and Yardley North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Yardley recorded 4,590 crimes (now 4,521, a change of -1.5%). Stechford and Yardley North recorded 3,415 crimes previously (now 3,411, -0.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North?

      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. South Yardley has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Stechford and Yardley North has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North?

      South Yardley falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Stechford and Yardley North 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 South Yardley and Stechford and Yardley North?

      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 South Yardley or Stechford and Yardley North on a crime map?

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

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