Sparkbrook vs Mitchel Troy

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Sparkbrook West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Mitchel Troy Gwent Police

      Sparkbrook vs Mitchel Troy Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Sparkbrook
      West Midlands Police
      5,942 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.1% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Mitchel Troy
      Gwent Police
      9 crimes / 12m
      ↓85.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sparkbrook
      B Mitchel Troy
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,942
      9
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,039
      62
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑47.1%
      ↓85.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sparkbrook
      B Mitchel Troy
      Violent Crime
      2,650 ↑46%
      4 ↓71%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      219 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      395 ↑111%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      525 ↑68%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      243 ↑26%
      1 ↓92%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      533 ↑63%
      1 ↓88%
      Drugs
      346 ↑87%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      341 ↑62%
      2 ↓71%
      Robbery
      138 ↑18%
      0
      Shoplifting
      120 ↑21%
      0
      Theft from Person
      58 ↑49%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↓12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      192 ↑45%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      160 ↑60%
      1 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mitchel Troy is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sparkbrook safer than Mitchel Troy?

      Sparkbrook has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,942 crimes in the last 12 months. Mitchel Troy has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 9 crimes. Mitchel Troy scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sparkbrook vs Mitchel Troy?

      Sparkbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mitchel Troy shows -85.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sparkbrook and Mitchel Troy?

      In Sparkbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,650 incidents). In Mitchel Troy, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sparkbrook and Mitchel Troy?

      Sparkbrook recorded 219 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mitchel Troy recorded 0. 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 Mitchel Troy?

      Violent crime in Sparkbrook totalled 2,650 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Mitchel Troy. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sparkbrook and Mitchel Troy in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sparkbrook recorded 4,039 crimes (now 5,942, a change of +47.1%). Mitchel Troy recorded 62 crimes previously (now 9, -85.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sparkbrook and Mitchel Troy?

      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 35.9% and Mitchel Troy has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sparkbrook and Mitchel Troy?

      Sparkbrook falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Mitchel Troy 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 Mitchel Troy?

      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 Mitchel Troy on a crime map?

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

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