Jewellery Quarter vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Jewellery Quarter West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Jewellery Quarter vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Jewellery Quarter
      West Midlands Police
      1,716 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      29.7% 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 Jewellery Quarter
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,716
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,968
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Jewellery Quarter
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      559 ↑4%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↓26%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      161 ↓1%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      291 ↓14%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      104 ↓17%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↓21%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      55 ↓8%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      87 ↑6%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      33 ↓30%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓62%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑17%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑3%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓38%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓41%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Jewellery Quarter is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Jewellery Quarter safer than Sparkbrook?

      Jewellery Quarter has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,716 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Jewellery Quarter scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Jewellery Quarter vs Sparkbrook?

      Jewellery Quarter shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — 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 Jewellery Quarter and Sparkbrook?

      In Jewellery Quarter, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (559 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 Jewellery Quarter and Sparkbrook?

      Jewellery Quarter recorded 147 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 Jewellery Quarter vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Jewellery Quarter totalled 559 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 Jewellery Quarter and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Jewellery Quarter recorded 1,968 crimes (now 1,716, a change of -12.8%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Jewellery Quarter 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. Jewellery Quarter has a resolution rate of 29.7% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Jewellery Quarter and Sparkbrook?

      Jewellery Quarter 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 Jewellery Quarter 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 Jewellery Quarter or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Jewellery Quarter 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.