Shard End vs Sparkbrook
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Shard End vs Sparkbrook Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shard End safer than Sparkbrook?
Shard End has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,727 crimes in the last 12 months. Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,017 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Shard End vs Sparkbrook?
Shard End shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.2% — 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 Shard End and Sparkbrook?
In Shard End, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,791 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 Shard End and Sparkbrook?
Shard End recorded 255 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 Shard End vs Sparkbrook?
Violent crime in Shard End totalled 1,791 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 Shard End and Sparkbrook 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%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Shard End 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. Shard End has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Shard End and Sparkbrook?
Shard End 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 Shard End 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 Shard End or Sparkbrook on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Shard End and Sparkbrook. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.