Oldbury Team vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Oldbury Team West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Oldbury Team vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Oldbury Team
      West Midlands Police
      5,471 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.4% trend
      29.1% 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 Oldbury Team
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,471
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,907
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.4%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oldbury Team
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      2,376 ↓3%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      356 ↓28%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      307 ↓11%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      472 ↓11%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      208 ↓15%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      361 ↓15%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      156 ↑39%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      292 ↓23%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      99 ↓31%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      565 ↑21%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↓27%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑108%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      97 ↓20%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      133 ↓3%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oldbury Team safer than Sparkbrook?

      Oldbury Team has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,471 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Oldbury Team scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oldbury Team vs Sparkbrook?

      Oldbury Team shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — 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 Oldbury Team and Sparkbrook?

      In Oldbury Team , the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,376 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 Oldbury Team and Sparkbrook?

      Oldbury Team recorded 356 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 Oldbury Team vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Oldbury Team totalled 2,376 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 Oldbury Team and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oldbury Team recorded 5,907 crimes (now 5,471, a change of -7.4%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oldbury Team 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. Oldbury Team has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oldbury Team and Sparkbrook?

      Oldbury Team 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 Oldbury Team 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 Oldbury Team or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oldbury Team 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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