West Bromwich Town vs Wolverhampton City Centre

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    West Bromwich Town West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Wolverhampton City Centre West Midlands Police

      West Bromwich Town vs Wolverhampton City Centre Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      West Bromwich Town
      West Midlands Police
      9,617 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.8% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Wolverhampton City Centre
      West Midlands Police
      2,601 crimes / 12m
      ↓9% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Bromwich Town
      B Wolverhampton City Centre
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,617
      2,601
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,897
      2,858
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.8%
      ↓9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      26.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Bromwich Town
      B Wolverhampton City Centre
      Violent Crime
      4,189 ↑0%
      918 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      598 ↓16%
      236 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      540 ↓10%
      169 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      904 ↑7%
      82 ↓27%
      Burglary
      322 ↓35%
      72 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      732 ↓9%
      176 ↑21%
      Drugs
      372 ↑31%
      148 ↓6%
      Public Order
      605 ↓5%
      196 ↓5%
      Robbery
      201 ↓25%
      30 ↓48%
      Shoplifting
      628 ↑14%
      373 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      84 ↓26%
      65 ↓12%
      Bicycle Theft
      35 ↓8%
      42 ↓35%
      Possession of Weapons
      226 ↑33%
      61 ↓19%
      Other Crime
      181 ↓15%
      33 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wolverhampton City Centre 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 West Bromwich Town safer than Wolverhampton City Centre?

      West Bromwich Town has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,617 crimes in the last 12 months. Wolverhampton City Centre has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,601 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Bromwich Town vs Wolverhampton City Centre?

      West Bromwich Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wolverhampton City Centre shows -9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre?

      In West Bromwich Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,189 incidents). In Wolverhampton City Centre, it is Violent Crime (918 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre?

      West Bromwich Town recorded 598 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wolverhampton City Centre recorded 236. 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 Wolverhampton City Centre?

      Violent crime in West Bromwich Town totalled 4,189 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 918 in Wolverhampton City Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Bromwich Town recorded 9,897 crimes (now 9,617, a change of -2.8%). Wolverhampton City Centre recorded 2,858 crimes previously (now 2,601, -9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre?

      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 31% and Wolverhampton City Centre has 26.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre?

      West Bromwich Town falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Wolverhampton City Centre 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 West Bromwich Town and Wolverhampton City Centre?

      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 Wolverhampton City Centre on a crime map?

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

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