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 July 2025 are around 298 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crime rate of 1.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (134) incidents (8.06% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Larches Street with total crimes: 11
  • Port Hope Road with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East has recorded 298 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 134 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (143 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1382 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 115.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025124
May 2025143
April 2025142
March 2025149
February 2025105
January 2025135
December 2024101
November 2024107
October 2024121
September 2024120
August 20241

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202412

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202520
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202418
September 202422

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202526
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426

A total of 219 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202529
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202418

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202518
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414

A total of 247 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202527
May 202519
April 202518
March 202528
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411

A total of 78 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Larches Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Port Hope Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Medina Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ansell Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Manor Farm Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Beach Brook Close (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Farm Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Roshven Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Ernest Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

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