WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Sparkhill Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sparkhill, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

162

Annual Crime Rate

83.26per 1k
trending_up +0.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

21,464

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences78
Burglary13
Public Order12
Criminal Damage & Arson12
Drug Offences11
Other Theft9
Vehicle Crime7
Weapons Possession5
Anti-social Behaviour4
Robbery4
Other Crime3
Theft from Person3
Shoplifting1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Showell Green Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Drugs: 4Other theft: 2
14
On or near Shopping Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 11Other theft: 1Vehicle crime: 1
13
On or near Weatheroak Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7Criminal damage and arson: 2
9
On or near Shopping Area Map
Burglary: 3Drugs: 2Shoplifting: 1
7
On or near Wellesley Gardens Map
Burglary: 5
5
On or near Merton Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Esme Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Pickwick Grove Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Solihull Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Robbery: 1
3
On or near Inglewood Road Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Theft from the person: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Birmingham district.

Local Rank

#18safest in Birmingham

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Springfield

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Ongoing ASB taking place within Sparkhill Park late in the evening and into the early hours of the morning.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

Local Dedicated Neighbourhood Officer PC Javid has been newly tasked with this and will be formulating a plan to deal with this long term issue. At the next ward meeting he will be able to inform local residents what the local policing plan will be for the Sparkhill park area.

As part of this plan we have increased our patrols and moved towards joint patrols with our partners.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

There is a long standing issue of dangerous parking along roads within Sparkhill. Knowle Road and surrounding roads have been highlighted by local residents via calls to the police, concerns raised during local drop-in sessions and through the local council.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

Weekly enforcement taking place by local neighbourhood officers who also work weekly with council parking enforcement.

We are liaising with the DVLA in order to remove some of the vehicles which are untaxed and contributing to the parking issues in the area.

During the past 3 months we have removed a number of vehicles from Formans Road and surrounding roads in pre-planned operations.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

We are seeing and being informed by residents of an increase in fly tipping within the area.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

We have recently conducted two joint operations with Birmingham City Council and seized a number of vehicles identified in the illegal disposal of this waste.

We will be working with the local council to assist in further enforcement action on individuals and companies involved in this activity.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

We have seen an increase in nitrous oxide canisters being littered in the community and an increase in their illegal use.

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

We are working closely with trading standards regarding the sale of this substance and have completed a number of joint visits in recent weeks. We will continue to prosecute businesses found to be selling these products illegally.

We are engaging with individuals who are found using these substances illegally and dealing with them appropriately by means of prosecution and education courses.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

JUN15

Cuppa with a Copper - St Johns Church

meeting

Informal event with your local PCSO and/or PC. Tea and coffee provided.

Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays)

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Birmingham

JUN22

Cuppa with a Copper - St Johns Church

meeting

Informal event with your local PCSO and/or PC. Tea and coffee provided.

Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays)

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

location_on

St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Birmingham

JUL20

Cuppa with a Copper - St Johns Church

meeting

Informal event with your local PCSO and/or PC. Tea and coffee provided.

Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays)

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

location_on

St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Birmingham

AUG17

Cuppa with a Copper - St Johns Church

meeting

Informal event with your local PCSO and/or PC. Tea and coffee provided.

Every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays)

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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St Johns Church, St Johns Rd, Birmingham

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