Is Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley Safe?
Crime statistics for Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 2,977 total crimes recorded in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley safe?
Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 2,977 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 26.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the last 12 months?
2,977 crimes were recorded in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 26.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (4,071 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,193 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
The most common crime in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley is Violent Crime, with 1,193 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.1% 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 Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 26.9% — from 4,071 crimes in the previous 12 months to 2,977 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a safety score of 12 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 Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley compare to the West Midlands Police average?
Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley has a safety score of 12/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 8/100. Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
19% of crimes recorded in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley 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 Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley?
1,193 violent crimes were recorded in Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley in the last 12 months — representing 40.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 87 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 Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley last updated?
The crime data for Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley was last updated in June 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 Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley with other areas?
You can compare Tettenhall, Penn, Merry Hill and Oxley 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.