Crime Rate in Alum Rock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alum Rock

The total recorded crimes in Alum Rock, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 197 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alum Rock crime rate of 1.56 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 Alum Rock, encompassing approximately 126,159 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Alum Rock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Malthouse Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Ellesmere Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Alum Rock?

To understand the safety of Alum Rock, we need to analyze Alum Rock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Alum Rock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2360 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Alum Rock had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,214 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alum Rock witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Alum Rock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alum Rock Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alum Rock has recorded 197 crimes with crime rate of 1.56 ranking 29th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Alum Rock crimes were 2,360. The crime rate of Alum Rock in 2024 was 18.71 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alum Rock were around 2,214 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.55 (year) or 1.46 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)CrimesRank (Alum Rock)
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
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
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
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

Alum Rock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 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 (96 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 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 81 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202513
February 202519
January 202510
December 202414
November 202410
October 202422
September 20246
July 202416

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202513
February 202519
January 202511
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202413
July 202418

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202416
July 202416

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202511
February 202513
January 202518
December 202412
November 202424
October 202412
September 202415
July 202420

A total of 948 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202587
March 202596
February 2025106
January 202588
December 202496
November 2024102
October 2024102
September 202496
August 20241
July 202481

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202514
February 20258
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20248
July 202422

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 202510
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
July 20248

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20253
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
July 20247

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20246

High Crime Locations Alum Rock in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Malthouse Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ellesmere Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Jephcott Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Bennetts Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Bridge Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Heartlands Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Alderson Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Jackson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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