Halesowen vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Halesowen West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Halesowen vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Halesowen
      West Midlands Police
      4,448 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      20.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sparkbrook
      West Midlands Police
      4,017 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halesowen
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,448
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,323
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.9%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.3%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halesowen
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      1,749 ↑3%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      333 ↓3%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      245 ↑7%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      465 ↑21%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      285 ↓2%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      310 ↑1%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      93 ↑52%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      253 ↑8%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      56 ↓11%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      469 ↓10%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓28%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      71 ↑22%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      98 ↓4%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sparkbrook is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halesowen safer than Sparkbrook?

      Halesowen has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,448 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Sparkbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halesowen vs Sparkbrook?

      Halesowen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sparkbrook shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halesowen and Sparkbrook?

      In Halesowen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,749 incidents). In Sparkbrook, it is Violent Crime (1,812 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halesowen and Sparkbrook?

      Halesowen recorded 333 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sparkbrook recorded 232. 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 Halesowen vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Halesowen totalled 1,749 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,812 in Sparkbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halesowen and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halesowen recorded 4,323 crimes (now 4,448, a change of +2.9%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halesowen and Sparkbrook?

      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. Halesowen has a resolution rate of 20.3% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halesowen and Sparkbrook?

      Halesowen falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Sparkbrook 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 Halesowen and Sparkbrook?

      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 Halesowen or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.