Small Heath and Highgate vs Springfield

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

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

      Small Heath and Highgate vs Springfield Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Small Heath and Highgate
      West Midlands Police
      4,189 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.2% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Springfield
      West Midlands Police
      3,021 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Small Heath and Highgate
      B Springfield
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,189
      3,021
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,561
      3,141
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.2%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      27.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Small Heath and Highgate
      B Springfield
      Violent Crime
      1,615 ↑10%
      1,464 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      353 ↓30%
      185 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      258 ↓33%
      172 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      493 ↓4%
      234 ↑6%
      Burglary
      164 ↓43%
      108 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      314 ↑6%
      222 ↓9%
      Drugs
      140 ↑24%
      94 ↑40%
      Public Order
      238 ↑0%
      172 ↓5%
      Robbery
      121 ↓8%
      50 ↓37%
      Shoplifting
      252 ↓38%
      127 ↑87%
      Theft from Person
      40 ↑0%
      26 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑47%
      16 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      120 ↑17%
      84 ↑38%
      Other Crime
      53 ↓7%
      67 ↓7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Small Heath and Highgate is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Small Heath and Highgate safer than Springfield?

      Small Heath and Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,189 crimes in the last 12 months. Springfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 3,021 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      Small Heath and Highgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Springfield shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Small Heath and Highgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,615 incidents). In Springfield, it is Violent Crime (1,464 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Small Heath and Highgate recorded 353 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Springfield recorded 185. 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 Small Heath and Highgate vs Springfield?

      Violent crime in Small Heath and Highgate totalled 1,615 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,464 in Springfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Small Heath and Highgate recorded 4,561 crimes (now 4,189, a change of -8.2%). Springfield recorded 3,141 crimes previously (now 3,021, -3.8%).

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

      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. Small Heath and Highgate has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Springfield has 27.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Small Heath and Highgate and Springfield?

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

      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 Small Heath and Highgate or Springfield on a crime map?

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

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