Hodge Hill vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hodge Hill West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Hodge Hill vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hodge Hill
      West Midlands Police
      3,620 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      31.4% 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
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hodge Hill
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,620
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,347
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hodge Hill
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      1,591 ↑12%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓17%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      185 ↑10%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      227 ↓16%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      118 ↓39%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      250 ↑9%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      83 ↓7%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      190 ↓7%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      104 ↑16%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      484 ↑109%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑57%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓89%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      97 ↑5%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      65 ↓19%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sparkbrook is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hodge Hill safer than Sparkbrook?

      Hodge Hill has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,620 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 Hodge Hill vs Sparkbrook?

      Hodge Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — 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 Hodge Hill and Sparkbrook?

      In Hodge Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,591 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 Hodge Hill and Sparkbrook?

      Hodge Hill recorded 213 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 Hodge Hill vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Hodge Hill totalled 1,591 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 Hodge Hill and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hodge Hill recorded 3,347 crimes (now 3,620, a change of +8.2%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hodge Hill 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. Hodge Hill has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hodge Hill and Sparkbrook?

      Hodge Hill 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 Hodge Hill 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 Hodge Hill or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

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

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