Crime Rate in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East

The total recorded crimes in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 292 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crime rate of 1.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, encompassing approximately 162,559 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (142) incidents (-4.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Medina Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Beach Brook Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East?

To understand the safety of Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East, we need to analyze Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 3,091 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East witnessed more crimes than 59 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 3,342 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East witnessed more crimes than 59 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East has recorded 292 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 8th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crimes were 3,091. The crime rate of Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in 2024 was 19.01 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East were around 3,342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.56 (year) or 1.71 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (149 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 141 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (238 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202518
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426
July 202426
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 1491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025142
March 2025149
February 2025105
January 2025135
December 2024101
November 2024107
October 2024121
September 2024120
August 20241
July 2024141
June 2024238
May 2024131

A total of 267 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202528
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421
July 202427
June 202446
May 202421

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202418
July 202432
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414
July 202419
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202418
September 202422
July 202413
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
July 202413
June 202424
May 20247

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202523
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202412
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202411
October 202410
September 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
July 202415
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East postcode area is presented below.

1. Medina Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Beach Brook Close (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Palmerston Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Spark Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Ansell Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
8. Braithwaite Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
9. Chesterton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Fallows Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2

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