Crime Rate in Birmingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birmingham

The total recorded crimes in Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 11,968 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birmingham crime rate of 10.45 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 Birmingham, encompassing approximately 1,144,922 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4961) incidents (-6.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1325) incidents (8.16% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1045) incidents (-6.78% decrease)
Birmingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 276
  • High Street with total crimes: 249
  • New Street with total crimes: 195

Birmingham Police Info:

West Midlands Police

How safe is Birmingham?

To understand the safety of Birmingham, we need to analyze Birmingham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Birmingham has recorded 168,980 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 147.59 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 33 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 173,610 crimes with a crime rate of 151.63, ranking it 21 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to West Midlands:

    • In 2024, Birmingham reported a higher crime volume than the West Midlands average, with 168,980 crimes compared to 51,799. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Birmingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Midlands average, with 173,610 crimes compared to 53,565. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Birmingham recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Birmingham is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in West Midlands, Birmingham has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Birmingham Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Birmingham has recorded 11,968 crimes with crime rate of 10.45 ranking 30th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2024, the total Birmingham crimes were 168,980. The crime rate of Birmingham in 2024 was 147.59 (year) or 12.30 (month) ranking it 33 danzarous in the UK. Birmingham ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in West Midlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birmingham were around 173,610 crimes with yearly crime rate of 151.63 (year) or 12.64 (month) ranking 21 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in West Midlands, Birmingham ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Birmingham

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)CrimesRank (West Midlands)
Dudley1,961 728,630 731,146 7
Solihull1,447 619,985 621,884 6
Walsall2,267 532,801 433,099 5
Sandwell2,793 338,740 540,962 3
Coventry2,772 441,087 341,099 4
Wolverhampton2,051 232,370 233,152 2

Birmingham 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 4961 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1325 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5291 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1225 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5470 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1234 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5342 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1412 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5472 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1383 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5321 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1302 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5616 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1427 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6299 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1563 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5975 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1312 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5867 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1337 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5359 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1406 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5683 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1566 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4820 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1363 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11437 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 879.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1337 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026344
January 2026350
December 2025427
November 2025550
October 2025692
September 2025722
August 20251067
July 20251090
June 20251312
May 20251337
April 20251320
March 20251144
February 20251082

A total of 13743 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1057.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1150 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261045
January 20261121
December 2025970
November 20251038
October 20251019
September 20251102
August 20251150
July 20251086
June 2025980
May 20251133
April 20251059
March 20251019
February 20251021

A total of 17686 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1360.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1566 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261325
January 20261225
December 20251234
November 20251412
October 20251383
September 20251302
August 20251427
July 20251563
June 20251247
May 20251233
April 20251406
March 20251566
February 20251363

A total of 71476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5498.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6299 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264961
January 20265291
December 20255470
November 20255342
October 20255472
September 20255321
August 20255616
July 20256299
June 20255975
May 20255867
April 20255359
March 20255683
February 20254820

A total of 4417 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 339.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 404 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026284
January 2026294
December 2025303
November 2025309
October 2025396
September 2025374
August 2025392
July 2025404
June 2025401
May 2025362
April 2025367
March 2025273
February 2025258

A total of 4081 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 313.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 359 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026279
January 2026293
December 2025291
November 2025322
October 2025312
September 2025335
August 2025325
July 2025354
June 2025359
May 2025349
April 2025282
March 2025321
February 2025259

A total of 10563 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 812.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 924 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026793
January 2026747
December 2025834
November 2025844
October 2025790
September 2025811
August 2025922
July 2025924
June 2025766
May 2025823
April 2025802
March 2025775
February 2025732

A total of 3098 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 238.31 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026227
January 2026229
December 2025217
November 2025245
October 2025225
September 2025205
August 2025238
July 2025247
June 2025234
May 2025261
April 2025243
March 2025263
February 2025264

A total of 12342 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 949.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1068 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026898
January 2026901
December 2025950
November 2025939
October 2025935
September 2025909
August 20251016
July 20251068
June 20251034
May 20251026
April 2025918
March 2025971
February 2025777

A total of 10051 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 773.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 900 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026679
January 2026708
December 2025755
November 2025732
October 2025780
September 2025827
August 2025798
July 2025900
June 2025896
May 2025818
April 2025717
March 2025806
February 2025635

A total of 5918 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 455.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 510 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026419
January 2026454
December 2025413
November 2025489
October 2025472
September 2025439
August 2025496
July 2025510
June 2025470
May 2025443
April 2025419
March 2025443
February 2025451

A total of 2008 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 154.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026136
January 2026126
December 2025160
November 2025161
October 2025186
September 2025188
August 2025142
July 2025164
June 2025149
May 2025164
April 2025173
March 2025125
February 2025134

A total of 7793 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 599.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 693 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026543
January 2026599
December 2025618
November 2025685
October 2025693
September 2025557
August 2025624
July 2025516
June 2025591
May 2025558
April 2025606
March 2025577
February 2025626

A total of 856 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202643
December 202533
November 202546
October 202598
September 202590
August 202584
July 202571
June 202575
May 202580
April 202584
March 202569
February 202548

High Crime Locations Birmingham in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Birmingham postcode area is presented below.

1. Worcester Street (Map)
Total276
Shoplifting168
Violence and sexual offences39
Robbery15
Other theft15
Public order12
Drugs9
Burglary9
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. High Street (Map)
Total249
Shoplifting159
Public order24
Violence and sexual offences18
Possession of weapons12
Other theft9
Drugs9
Robbery6
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
3. New Street (Map)
Total195
Violence and sexual offences69
Public order36
Drugs24
Shoplifting18
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Robbery3
Possession of weapons3
Burglary3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total162
Violence and sexual offences111
Public order21
Other theft15
Drugs9
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery3
Other theft3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary3
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3

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