St Matthew's vs Weoley
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St Matthew's vs Weoley Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Matthew's safer than Weoley?
St Matthew's has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,735 crimes in the last 12 months. Weoley has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,585 crimes. St Matthew's scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St Matthew's vs Weoley?
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. Weoley shows -2.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in St Matthew's and Weoley?
In St Matthew's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,496 incidents). In Weoley, it is Violent Crime (1,155 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Matthew's and Weoley?
St Matthew's recorded 315 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Weoley recorded 188. 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 Weoley?
Violent crime in St Matthew's totalled 1,496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,155 in Weoley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in St Matthew's and Weoley 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%). Weoley recorded 2,654 crimes previously (now 2,585, -2.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Matthew's and Weoley?
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 Weoley has 24.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers St Matthew's and Weoley?
St Matthew's falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Weoley 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 Weoley?
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 Weoley on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Matthew's and Weoley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.