Stourbridge and Amblecote vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Stourbridge and Amblecote West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      94/100
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Staffordshire Police

      Stourbridge and Amblecote vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Stourbridge and Amblecote
      West Midlands Police
      2,252 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.7% trend
      26.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      94/100
      Very Safe
      Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Staffordshire Police
      11 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.3% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stourbridge and Amblecote
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      94/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,252
      11
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,929
      16
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.7%
      ↓31.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stourbridge and Amblecote
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton
      Violent Crime
      888 ↑13%
      4 ↓33%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓42%
      1
      Other Theft
      131 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      159 ↓9%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      149 ↑42%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      167 ↑18%
      0
      Drugs
      64 ↑88%
      0
      Public Order
      154 ↑90%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      18 ↓38%
      0
      Shoplifting
      331 ↑45%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑250%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      54 ↑23%
      0
      Other Crime
      40 ↓11%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is the safer choice — scoring 94/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stourbridge and Amblecote safer than Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Stourbridge and Amblecote has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,252 crimes in the last 12 months. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stourbridge and Amblecote vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Stourbridge and Amblecote shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton shows -31.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      In Stourbridge and Amblecote, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (888 incidents). In Fulford Barlaston & Oulton, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 1. 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 Stourbridge and Amblecote vs Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Violent crime in Stourbridge and Amblecote totalled 888 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Fulford Barlaston & Oulton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stourbridge and Amblecote recorded 1,929 crimes (now 2,252, a change of +16.7%). Fulford Barlaston & Oulton recorded 16 crimes previously (now 11, -31.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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. Stourbridge and Amblecote has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      Stourbridge and Amblecote falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Fulford Barlaston & Oulton is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Stourbridge and Amblecote and Fulford Barlaston & Oulton?

      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 Stourbridge and Amblecote or Fulford Barlaston & Oulton on a crime map?

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

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