Acocks Green vs Small Heath and Highgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Acocks Green West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Small Heath and Highgate West Midlands Police

      Acocks Green vs Small Heath and Highgate Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Acocks Green
      West Midlands Police
      4,081 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.7% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Small Heath and Highgate
      West Midlands Police
      4,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Acocks Green
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,081
      4,189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,329
      4,561
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.7%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Acocks Green
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Violent Crime
      1,876 ↓1%
      1,615 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      274 ↓18%
      353 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      245 ↓6%
      258 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      240 ↓13%
      493 ↓4%
      Burglary
      172 ↓8%
      164 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      288 ↓1%
      314 ↑6%
      Drugs
      107 ↑62%
      140 ↑24%
      Public Order
      230 ↓14%
      238 ↑0%
      Robbery
      84 ↑9%
      121 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      367 ↓19%
      252 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓8%
      40 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑33%
      28 ↑47%
      Possession of Weapons
      95 ↑14%
      120 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓34%
      53 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Small Heath and Highgate 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 Acocks Green safer than Small Heath and Highgate?

      Acocks Green has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,081 crimes in the last 12 months. Small Heath and Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,189 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Acocks Green vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Acocks Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Small Heath and Highgate shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate?

      In Acocks Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,876 incidents). In Small Heath and Highgate, it is Violent Crime (1,615 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Acocks Green recorded 274 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Small Heath and Highgate recorded 353. 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 Acocks Green vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Violent crime in Acocks Green totalled 1,876 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,615 in Small Heath and Highgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Acocks Green recorded 4,329 crimes (now 4,081, a change of -5.7%). Small Heath and Highgate recorded 4,561 crimes previously (now 4,189, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate?

      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. Acocks Green has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Small Heath and Highgate has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Acocks Green falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Small Heath and Highgate 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 Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate?

      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 Acocks Green or Small Heath and Highgate on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Acocks Green and Small Heath and Highgate. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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