West Midlands Police

Is Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley Safe?

Crime statistics for Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 4,130 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,130 Crimes (last 12 months)
20.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓18% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 4,130 total crimes recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

Violent Crime
1,819 44%
Criminal Damage & Arson
379 9.2%
Vehicle Crime
341 8.3%
Other Theft
312 7.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
258 6.2%
Burglary
255 6.2%
Shoplifting
216 5.2%
Public Order
188 4.6%
Other Crime
104 2.5%
Bicycle Theft
83 2%
Drugs
60 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
57 1.4%
Robbery
32 0.8%
Theft from Person
26 0.6%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley safe?

Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has a CrimeRadar safety score of 11/100, rated High Crime. A total of 4,130 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 18% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley in the last 12 months?

4,130 crimes were recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 18% compared to the previous 12-month period (5,036 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,819 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

The most common crime in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley is Violent Crime, with 1,819 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 44% 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 18% — from 5,036 crimes in the previous 12 months to 4,130 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has a safety score of 11 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley compare to the West Midlands Police average?

Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley has a safety score of 11/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

20.8% of crimes recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley?

1,819 violent crimes were recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley in the last 12 months — representing 44% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 258 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley last updated?

The crime data for Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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 Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley with other areas?

You can compare Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley 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.