Sparkbrook vs Dixton with Osbaston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Sparkbrook vs Dixton with Osbaston 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 Sparkbrook safer than Dixton with Osbaston?
Sparkbrook has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Dixton with Osbaston has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 31 crimes. Dixton with Osbaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Sparkbrook vs Dixton with Osbaston?
Sparkbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Dixton with Osbaston shows -62.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston?
In Sparkbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,812 incidents). In Dixton with Osbaston, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston?
Sparkbrook recorded 232 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dixton with Osbaston recorded 2. 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 Sparkbrook vs Dixton with Osbaston?
Violent crime in Sparkbrook totalled 1,812 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in Dixton with Osbaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sparkbrook recorded 3,947 crimes (now 4,017, a change of +1.8%). Dixton with Osbaston recorded 83 crimes previously (now 31, -62.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston?
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. Sparkbrook has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Dixton with Osbaston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston?
Sparkbrook falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Dixton with Osbaston is covered by Gwent Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston?
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 Sparkbrook or Dixton with Osbaston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sparkbrook and Dixton with Osbaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.