St Michael's vs Stourbridge and Amblecote

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    St Michael's West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Stourbridge and Amblecote West Midlands Police

      St Michael's vs Stourbridge and Amblecote Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      St Michael's
      West Midlands Police
      8,572 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.2% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stourbridge and Amblecote
      West Midlands Police
      1,886 crimes / 12m
      ↓3% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Michael's
      B Stourbridge and Amblecote
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      8,572
      1,886
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,236
      1,944
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.2%
      ↓3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      35.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Michael's
      B Stourbridge and Amblecote
      Violent Crime
      3,322 ↓3%
      760 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      765 ↓14%
      104 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      584 ↓7%
      114 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      354 ↓27%
      166 ↓3%
      Burglary
      276 ↓21%
      124 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      496 ↓14%
      147 ↑7%
      Drugs
      312 ↓21%
      44 ↑38%
      Public Order
      579 ↑0%
      94 ↑3%
      Robbery
      285 ↑4%
      19 ↓42%
      Shoplifting
      936 ↑3%
      211 ↓3%
      Theft from Person
      137 ↓19%
      10 ↑233%
      Bicycle Theft
      237 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      180 ↓2%
      53 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      109 ↓10%
      38 ↓16%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stourbridge and Amblecote 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 Michael's safer than Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      St Michael's has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,572 crimes in the last 12 months. Stourbridge and Amblecote has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,886 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Michael's vs Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      St Michael's shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stourbridge and Amblecote shows -3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      In St Michael's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,322 incidents). In Stourbridge and Amblecote, it is Violent Crime (760 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      St Michael's recorded 765 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 104. 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 Michael's vs Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      Violent crime in St Michael's totalled 3,322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 760 in Stourbridge and Amblecote. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Michael's recorded 9,236 crimes (now 8,572, a change of -7.2%). Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 1,944 crimes previously (now 1,886, -3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      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 Michael's has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Stourbridge and Amblecote has 35.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      St Michael's falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Stourbridge and Amblecote 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 Michael's and Stourbridge and Amblecote?

      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 Michael's or Stourbridge and Amblecote on a crime map?

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

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