Stoke and Wyken vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Stoke and Wyken West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley West Midlands Police

      Stoke and Wyken vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Stoke and Wyken
      West Midlands Police
      5,246 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      West Midlands Police
      4,130 crimes / 12m
      ↓18% trend
      20.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stoke and Wyken
      B Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,246
      4,130
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,862
      5,036
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.5%
      ↓18%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      20.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stoke and Wyken
      B Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley
      Violent Crime
      1,995 ↓6%
      1,819 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      367 ↓23%
      258 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      286 ↓36%
      312 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      501 ↓12%
      341 ↓41%
      Burglary
      262 ↓14%
      255 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      411 ↑2%
      379 ↓12%
      Drugs
      141 ↑36%
      60 ↓3%
      Public Order
      209 ↓22%
      188 ↓15%
      Robbery
      91 ↑18%
      32 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      696 ↓15%
      216 ↓12%
      Theft from Person
      35 ↓17%
      26 ↑53%
      Bicycle Theft
      43 ↑10%
      83 ↑11%
      Possession of Weapons
      94 ↑24%
      57 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      115 ↓3%
      104 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stoke and Wyken safer than Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Stoke and Wyken has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,246 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,130 crimes. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stoke and Wyken vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Stoke and Wyken shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley shows -18% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      In Stoke and Wyken, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,995 incidents). In Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley, it is Violent Crime (1,819 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Stoke and Wyken recorded 367 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley recorded 258. 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 Stoke and Wyken vs Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Violent crime in Stoke and Wyken totalled 1,995 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,819 in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stoke and Wyken recorded 5,862 crimes (now 5,246, a change of -10.5%). Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley recorded 5,036 crimes previously (now 4,130, -18%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      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. Stoke and Wyken has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has 20.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      Stoke and Wyken falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

      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 Stoke and Wyken or Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stoke and Wyken and Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.