Shard End vs Small Heath and Highgate

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Shard End West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Small Heath and Highgate West Midlands Police

      Shard End vs Small Heath and Highgate Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Shard End
      West Midlands Police
      3,727 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Small Heath and Highgate
      West Midlands Police
      4,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Shard End
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,727
      4,189
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,851
      4,561
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.2%
      ↓8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Shard End
      B Small Heath and Highgate
      Violent Crime
      1,791 ↑2%
      1,615 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      255 ↑2%
      353 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      140 ↓14%
      258 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      336 ↓19%
      493 ↓4%
      Burglary
      150 ↓25%
      164 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      355 ↓1%
      314 ↑6%
      Drugs
      80 ↑3%
      140 ↑24%
      Public Order
      175 ↓12%
      238 ↑0%
      Robbery
      114 ↑84%
      121 ↓8%
      Shoplifting
      171 ↑0%
      252 ↓38%
      Theft from Person
      15 ↑67%
      40 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑0%
      28 ↑47%
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↓19%
      120 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      67 ↓30%
      53 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      B Small Heath and Highgate 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 Shard End safer than Small Heath and Highgate?

      Shard End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,727 crimes in the last 12 months. Small Heath and Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 4,189 crimes. Small Heath and Highgate scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Shard End vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Shard End shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Small Heath and Highgate shows -8.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate?

      In Shard End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,791 incidents). In Small Heath and Highgate, it is Violent Crime (1,615 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Shard End recorded 255 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Small Heath and Highgate recorded 353. 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 Shard End vs Small Heath and Highgate?

      Violent crime in Shard End totalled 1,791 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,615 in Small Heath and Highgate. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Shard End recorded 3,851 crimes (now 3,727, a change of -3.2%). Small Heath and Highgate recorded 4,561 crimes previously (now 4,189, -8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate?

      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. Shard End has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Small Heath and Highgate has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate?

      Shard End falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Small Heath and Highgate 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 Shard End and Small Heath and Highgate?

      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 Shard End or Small Heath and Highgate on a crime map?

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

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