Washwood Heath vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Washwood Heath West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bourne Vale & Fazeley Staffordshire Police

      Washwood Heath vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Washwood Heath
      West Midlands Police
      4,608 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      31.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Bourne Vale & Fazeley
      Staffordshire Police
      15 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Washwood Heath
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,608
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,362
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑37.1%
      ↓37.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Washwood Heath
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley
      Violent Crime
      2,229 ↑33%
      9 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      199 ↓31%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Theft
      259 ↑36%
      2 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      427 ↑69%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      192 ↑81%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      355 ↑47%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      138 ↑53%
      0
      Public Order
      258 ↑43%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      100 ↑41%
      0
      Shoplifting
      158 ↑652%
      0
      Theft from Person
      57 ↑90%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓18%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      143 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      84 ↓5%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Washwood Heath safer than Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Washwood Heath has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,608 crimes in the last 12 months. Bourne Vale & Fazeley has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 15 crimes. Bourne Vale & Fazeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Washwood Heath vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Washwood Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +37.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bourne Vale & Fazeley shows -37.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      In Washwood Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,229 incidents). In Bourne Vale & Fazeley, it is Violent Crime (9 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Washwood Heath recorded 199 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bourne Vale & Fazeley 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 Washwood Heath vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Violent crime in Washwood Heath totalled 2,229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 9 in Bourne Vale & Fazeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washwood Heath recorded 3,362 crimes (now 4,608, a change of +37.1%). Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 24 crimes previously (now 15, -37.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      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. Washwood Heath has a resolution rate of 31.6% and Bourne Vale & Fazeley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Washwood Heath falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Bourne Vale & Fazeley 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 Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      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 Washwood Heath or Bourne Vale & Fazeley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Washwood Heath and Bourne Vale & Fazeley. 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.