St Matthew's vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    St Matthew's West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley West Midlands Police

      St Matthew's vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Matthew's
      West Midlands Police
      4,735 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.7% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      West Midlands Police
      3,797 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Matthew's
      B Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,735
      3,797
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,073
      4,039
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.7%
      ↓6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.2%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Matthew's
      B Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
      Violent Crime
      1,496 ↓12%
      1,536 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      315 ↓44%
      164 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      301 ↑11%
      198 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      288 ↑2%
      272 ↓17%
      Burglary
      193 ↑42%
      151 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      277 ↑3%
      263 ↑11%
      Drugs
      251 ↑22%
      50 ↑9%
      Public Order
      286 ↓17%
      153 ↓22%
      Robbery
      111 ↓27%
      24 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      912 ↑9%
      831 ↑41%
      Theft from Person
      56 ↓21%
      19 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↓10%
      15 ↑36%
      Possession of Weapons
      136 ↑4%
      39 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      76 ↑3%
      82 ↓18%
      Overall Verdict
      A St Matthew's is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Matthew's safer than Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      St Matthew's has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,735 crimes in the last 12 months. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,797 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Matthew's vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      St Matthew's shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley shows -6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      In St Matthew's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,496 incidents). In Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley, it is Violent Crime (1,536 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      St Matthew's recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 164. 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 St Matthew's vs Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      Violent crime in St Matthew's totalled 1,496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,536 in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Matthew's recorded 5,073 crimes (now 4,735, a change of -6.7%). Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley recorded 4,039 crimes previously (now 3,797, -6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      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. St Matthew's has a resolution rate of 28.2% and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      St Matthew's falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley 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 St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?

      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 St Matthew's or Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Matthew's and Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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