Solihull Rural vs Sparkbrook

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Solihull Rural West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sparkbrook West Midlands Police

      Solihull Rural vs Sparkbrook Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Solihull Rural
      West Midlands Police
      3,071 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      26.9% 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 Solihull Rural
      B Sparkbrook
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,071
      4,017
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,191
      3,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.9%
      35.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Solihull Rural
      B Sparkbrook
      Violent Crime
      1,086 ↑4%
      1,812 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↓29%
      232 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓22%
      225 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      443 ↓23%
      317 ↓12%
      Burglary
      175 ↓17%
      167 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      266 ↑5%
      323 ↑3%
      Drugs
      59 ↑40%
      237 ↑88%
      Public Order
      143 ↓12%
      245 ↑16%
      Robbery
      29 ↓9%
      97 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      413 ↑29%
      69 ↓41%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑71%
      34 ↓17%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑17%
      16 ↓27%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↓26%
      135 ↑34%
      Other Crime
      74 ↑30%
      108 ↑19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Solihull Rural is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Solihull Rural safer than Sparkbrook?

      Solihull Rural has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,071 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 Solihull Rural vs Sparkbrook?

      Solihull Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — 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 Solihull Rural and Sparkbrook?

      In Solihull Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,086 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 Solihull Rural and Sparkbrook?

      Solihull Rural recorded 147 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 Solihull Rural vs Sparkbrook?

      Violent crime in Solihull Rural totalled 1,086 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 Solihull Rural and Sparkbrook in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Solihull Rural recorded 3,191 crimes (now 3,071, a change of -3.8%). Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes previously (now 4,017, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Solihull Rural 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. Solihull Rural has a resolution rate of 26.9% and Sparkbrook has 35.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Solihull Rural and Sparkbrook?

      Solihull Rural 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 Solihull Rural 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 Solihull Rural or Sparkbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Solihull Rural 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.