Crime Rate in Aston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aston

The total recorded crimes in Aston, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aston crime rate of 1.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (118) incidents (-3.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Aston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 18
  • Dunsink Road with total crimes: 13
  • Willmore Road with total crimes: 13

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 May 2025 the Aston has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 0.88 ranking 16th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)CrimesRank (Aston)
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
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
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
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

Aston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 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 90 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 202510
February 20253
January 202512
December 20248
November 20247
October 202411
September 20247
July 20247
June 202438

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 202511
February 202518
January 202511
December 202420
November 20247
October 202414
September 202413
July 202416
June 202434

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202516
February 202514
January 202513
December 202415
November 20249
October 202414
September 20247
July 202414
June 202420

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202511
February 20259
January 202512
December 202415
November 20246
October 202413
September 202415
July 20249
June 202438

A total of 1228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 2025122
March 202596
February 202586
January 202585
December 202498
November 2024115
October 2024105
September 2024106
August 20241
July 202490
June 2024206

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 202413
November 20248
October 202415
September 202410
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202511
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
July 202415
June 202428

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202528
March 202514
February 202518
January 202520
December 202420
November 202424
October 202422
September 202418
July 202433
June 202454

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20245
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 75 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
July 20242
June 202422

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
September 20242
June 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
July 20246
June 202426

High Crime Locations Aston in May 2025

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

1. Burlington Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Dunsink Road (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Willmore Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Townley Gardens (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Birchfield Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
6. Dolman Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
7. Prestbury Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Leslie Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Crown Avenue (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Jardine Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1

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