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 April 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Balsall Heath West crime rate of 1.80 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-44.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Balsall Heath West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • George Street with total crimes: 6
  • Columbia Close 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 April 2025 the Balsall Heath West has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 53th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)CrimesRank (Balsall Heath West)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Balsall Heath West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202522
February 202517
January 202516
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202414
October 202410
September 20248
July 202410
June 202434
May 20244

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202531
March 202556
February 202536
January 202553
December 202449
November 202460
October 202455
September 202453
July 202465
June 2024124
May 202456

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 202411
November 20246
October 202414
September 20245
July 202411
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 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
May 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 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
May 20242

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
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Balsall Heath West in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. George Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Columbia Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Royston Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
6. Alpha Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mary Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
8. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Rathbone Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edgbaston Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1

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