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 May 2025 are around 316 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crime rate of 1.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (0.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medina Road with total crimes: 10
  • Barrows Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station 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 May 2025 the Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East has recorded 316 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518
January 202515
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202418
July 202432
June 202436

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
July 202413
June 202424

A total of 1503 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025143
April 2025142
March 2025149
February 2025105
January 2025135
December 2024101
November 2024107
October 2024121
September 2024120
August 20241
July 2024141
June 2024238

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202412
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 202 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202511
December 202416
November 202413
October 202418
September 202422
July 202413
June 202448

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202522
January 202521
December 202414
November 202415
October 202422
September 202426
July 202426
June 202440

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 202517
December 202413
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
July 202415
June 202420

A total of 265 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202528
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202419
October 202424
September 202421
July 202427
June 202446

A total of 96 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202517
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 202411
July 20247
June 20248

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259
January 202511
December 202415
November 202412
October 202413
September 202414
July 202419
June 202424

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

High Crime Locations Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in May 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 offences3
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Barrows Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Larches Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Braithwaite Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. River Lee Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Kendal Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Spark Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Roshven Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1

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