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 February 2026 are around 267 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East crime rate of 1.64 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (-5.83% decrease)
  • Drugs: (29) incidents (7.41% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beach Brook Close with total crimes: 10
  • Larches Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)CrimesRank (Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 113 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (112 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (179 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 222 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202627
December 202521
November 202523
October 202515
September 202520
August 202523
July 202518
June 20258
May 202518
April 202510
March 20258
February 20259

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20254
November 20252
October 20255
September 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026113
January 2026120
December 2025119
November 2025112
October 2025130
September 2025123
August 2025179
July 2025134
June 2025124
May 2025143
April 2025142
March 2025149
February 2025105

A total of 222 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202627
December 202510
November 202523
October 202510
September 202516
August 202514
July 202510
June 202517
May 202516
April 202518
March 202523
February 20259

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202613
December 202517
November 202513
October 20259
September 202524
August 202513
July 202519
June 202515
May 202520
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
August 20253
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 288 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202622
December 202524
November 202531
October 202519
September 202515
August 202517
July 202527
June 202518
May 202529
April 202523
March 202520
February 202518

A total of 283 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202623
December 202531
November 202520
October 202516
September 202524
August 202515
July 202528
June 202527
May 202519
April 202518
March 202528
February 202514

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202611
December 20255
November 202515
October 20254
September 20257
August 20259
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 20258
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 202514
November 20258
October 202516
September 202515
August 20257
July 202512
June 20253
May 202512
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 124 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20267
December 202511
November 20255
October 20256
September 20259
August 202515
July 20259
June 20258
May 202511
April 20258
March 202517
February 20257

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20257
November 20258
October 20254
September 20258
August 20258
July 202510
June 20253
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20257
November 202512
October 202511
September 202511
August 202516
July 202518
June 202526
May 202519
April 202523
March 202518
February 202522

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East in February 2026

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

1. Beach Brook Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Larches Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Drugs7
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
6. Medina Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Gough Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Ansell Road (Map)
Total7
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Medlicott Road (Map)
Total7
Possession of weapons3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Moseley Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1

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