Crime Rate in Balsall Heath West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Balsall Heath West

The total recorded crimes in Balsall Heath West, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 119 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balsall Heath West crime rate of 2.17 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 Balsall Heath West, encompassing approximately 54,947 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (96.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Balsall Heath West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Cheddar Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Balsall Heath West?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Balsall Heath West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1447 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Balsall Heath West recorded fewer crimes than 47 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Balsall Heath West had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,375 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Balsall Heath West recorded fewer crimes than 51 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Balsall Heath West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Balsall Heath West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Balsall Heath West has recorded 119 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 49th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Balsall Heath West crimes were 1,447. The crime rate of Balsall Heath West in 2024 was 26.33 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 48 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Balsall Heath West were around 1,375 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.02 (year) or 2.09 (month) ranking 52 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)
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
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
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

Balsall Heath West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (124 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 202414
September 20245
July 202411
June 202420

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20259
February 20257
January 20257
December 202412
November 20247
October 202410
September 202412
July 202429
June 202426

A total of 127 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 202522
February 202517
January 202516
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
July 202411
June 202416

A total of 643 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202531
March 202556
February 202536
January 202553
December 202449
November 202460
October 202455
September 202453
July 202465
June 2024124

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
July 202410
June 202434

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
July 202410
June 20246

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
July 20247
June 20244

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Balsall Heath West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cheddar Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mary Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Stone Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Four Stones Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Edgbaston Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Murrell Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1

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