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 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 14,901 crimes
11 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

14,901 Crimes (last 36 months)
46.1% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓18% 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 36 months — 14,901 total crimes recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley

Violent Crime
6,014 40.4%
Vehicle Crime
1,595 10.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
1,293 8.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
1,241 8.3%
Other Theft
1,038 7%
Burglary
930 6.2%
Shoplifting
874 5.9%
Public Order
721 4.8%
Other Crime
327 2.2%
Bicycle Theft
214 1.4%
Robbery
200 1.3%
Drugs
193 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
192 1.3%
Theft from Person
69 0.5%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley — last 36 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 6,014 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 6,014 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 145.6% 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?

46.1% 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?

6,014 violent crimes were recorded in Woodlands, Wainbody, Westwood and Whoberley in the last 12 months — representing 145.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,241 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.