Crime Rate in Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aston

The total recorded crimes in Aston, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 193 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aston crime rate of 1.49 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 Aston, encompassing approximately 129,624 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (-17.21% decrease)
  • Drugs: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunsink Road with total crimes: 15
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 9
  • Maidstone Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Aston?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Aston reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,794 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Aston witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Aston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,611 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Aston witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Aston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Aston Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Aston crimes were 2,794. The crime rate of Aston in 2024 was 21.55 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aston were around 2,611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.14 (year) or 1.68 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)
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
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
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
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

Aston 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 101 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Robbery (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (105 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (122 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026101
January 2026122
December 2025124
November 202595
October 202598
September 2025112
August 2025105
July 2025114
June 2025118
May 2025118
April 2025122
March 202596
February 202586

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20256
November 20259
October 202513
September 20255
August 202521
July 202513
June 202521
May 202529
April 202528
March 202514
February 202518

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20268
December 202516
November 202524
October 20257
September 202511
August 202516
July 202513
June 20259
May 20257
April 202514
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 20257
November 20258
October 202517
September 202516
August 202519
July 202516
June 202512
May 202514
April 202514
March 202516
February 202514

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202610
December 202520
November 202511
October 202525
September 202513
August 202511
July 202510
June 20256
May 202510
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202624
December 202510
November 202515
October 202511
September 20258
August 202512
July 202513
June 202510
May 202510
April 202515
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20265
December 20258
November 20259
October 202514
September 202515
August 20255
July 202510
June 202513
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202621
December 202526
November 202520
October 202516
September 202518
August 20259
July 202518
June 202517
May 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202518

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20258
November 20256
October 20253
September 20258
August 202510
July 20255
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 97 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20256
November 20258
October 20253
September 202522
August 20259
July 20259
June 20253
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 20255
August 20257
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
October 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20258
November 20253
October 20258
September 202516
August 20253
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20256
February 20254

High Crime Locations Aston in February 2026

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

1. Dunsink Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Burlington Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Maidstone Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Townley Gardens (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Staffordshire Pool Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
6. Aston Lane (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Willmore Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Woodall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Jardine Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Frederick Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2

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