Handsworth Wood vs Sparkbrook
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Handsworth Wood vs Sparkbrook Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Handsworth Wood safer than Sparkbrook?
Handsworth Wood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,806 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Handsworth Wood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Handsworth Wood vs Sparkbrook?
Handsworth Wood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Handsworth Wood and Sparkbrook?
In Handsworth Wood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,365 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 Handsworth Wood and Sparkbrook?
Handsworth Wood recorded 159 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 Handsworth Wood vs Sparkbrook?
Violent crime in Handsworth Wood totalled 1,365 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 Handsworth Wood and Sparkbrook in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Handsworth Wood recorded 3,150 crimes (now 2,806, a change of -10.9%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Handsworth Wood 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. Handsworth Wood has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Handsworth Wood and Sparkbrook?
Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood 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 Handsworth Wood or Sparkbrook on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Handsworth Wood and Sparkbrook. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.