West Bromwich Town vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    West Bromwich Town West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Bourne Vale & Fazeley Staffordshire Police

      West Bromwich Town vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      West Bromwich Town
      West Midlands Police
      6,366 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.7% trend
      20.5% 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 West Bromwich Town
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,366
      15
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,746
      24
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓34.7%
      ↓37.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Bromwich Town
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley
      Violent Crime
      2,907 ↓28%
      9 ↑29%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      266 ↓68%
      1 ↓80%
      Other Theft
      352 ↓37%
      2 ↑100%
      Vehicle Crime
      600 ↓28%
      3 ↑0%
      Burglary
      202 ↓55%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      520 ↓32%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      246 ↓20%
      0
      Public Order
      416 ↓30%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      123 ↓51%
      0
      Shoplifting
      362 ↓40%
      0
      Theft from Person
      60 ↓30%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓29%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      154 ↓19%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      131 ↓34%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bourne Vale & Fazeley is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Bromwich Town safer than Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      West Bromwich Town has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,366 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 West Bromwich Town vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      West Bromwich Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -34.7% — meaning total crimes fell 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 West Bromwich Town and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      In West Bromwich Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,907 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 West Bromwich Town and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      West Bromwich Town recorded 266 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 West Bromwich Town vs Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      Violent crime in West Bromwich Town totalled 2,907 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 West Bromwich Town and Bourne Vale & Fazeley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Bromwich Town recorded 9,746 crimes (now 6,366, a change of -34.7%). Bourne Vale & Fazeley recorded 24 crimes previously (now 15, -37.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Bromwich Town 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. West Bromwich Town has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Bourne Vale & Fazeley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Bromwich Town and Bourne Vale & Fazeley?

      West Bromwich Town 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 West Bromwich Town 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 West Bromwich Town or Bourne Vale & Fazeley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both West Bromwich Town and Bourne Vale & Fazeley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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