Moseley and Kings Heath vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Moseley and Kings Heath West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Moseley and Kings Heath vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Moseley and Kings Heath
      West Midlands Police
      3,180 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      33.6% 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 Moseley and Kings Heath
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,180
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,349
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.6%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moseley and Kings Heath
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      1,215 ↓2%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      208 ↓9%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      214 ↓15%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      296 ↓15%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      217 ↑3%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      235 ↓13%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      89 ↑68%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      182 ↓21%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      69 ↓13%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      282 ↑6%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      36 ↓5%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑8%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      65 ↑20%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓21%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Moseley and Kings Heath is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moseley and Kings Heath safer than Sparkbrook?

      Moseley and Kings Heath has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,180 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Moseley and Kings Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moseley and Kings Heath vs Sparkbrook?

      Moseley and Kings Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — 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 Moseley and Kings Heath and Sparkbrook?

      In Moseley and Kings Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,215 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 Moseley and Kings Heath and Sparkbrook?

      Moseley and Kings Heath recorded 208 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 Moseley and Kings Heath vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Moseley and Kings Heath totalled 1,215 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 Moseley and Kings Heath and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moseley and Kings Heath recorded 3,349 crimes (now 3,180, a change of -5.1%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moseley and Kings Heath 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. Moseley and Kings Heath has a resolution rate of 33.6% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moseley and Kings Heath and Sparkbrook?

      Moseley and Kings Heath 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 Moseley and Kings Heath 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 Moseley and Kings Heath or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moseley and Kings Heath 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.