West Midlands Police

Is St Alphege and Blythe Safe?

Crime statistics for St Alphege and Blythe. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,511 crimes
7 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,511 Crimes (last 12 months)
24.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑0.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,511 total crimes recorded in St Alphege and Blythe

Violent Crime
755 30.1%
Shoplifting
491 19.6%
Vehicle Crime
224 8.9%
Other Theft
191 7.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
177 7%
Public Order
170 6.8%
Burglary
161 6.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
155 6.2%
Other Crime
40 1.6%
Drugs
38 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
32 1.3%
Robbery
29 1.2%
Theft from Person
25 1%
Bicycle Theft
23 0.9%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for St Alphege and Blythe — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Alphege and Blythe safe?

St Alphege and Blythe has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,511 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in St Alphege and Blythe are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in St Alphege and Blythe in the last 12 months?

2,511 crimes were recorded in St Alphege and Blythe in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,506 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 755 incidents.

What is the most common crime in St Alphege and Blythe?

The most common crime in St Alphege and Blythe is Violent Crime, with 755 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 30.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in St Alphege and Blythe increasing or decreasing?

Crime in St Alphege and Blythe is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.2% — from 2,506 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,511 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for St Alphege and Blythe?

St Alphege and Blythe has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does St Alphege and Blythe compare to the West Midlands Police average?

St Alphege and Blythe has a safety score of 7/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. St Alphege and Blythe is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in St Alphege and Blythe?

24.9% of crimes recorded in St Alphege and Blythe resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in St Alphege and Blythe?

755 violent crimes were recorded in St Alphege and Blythe in the last 12 months — representing 30.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 177 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for St Alphege and Blythe last updated?

The crime data for St Alphege and Blythe was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare St Alphege and Blythe with other areas?

You can compare St Alphege and Blythe with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.