Crime Rate in Bartley Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bartley Green

The total recorded crimes in Bartley Green, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bartley Green crime rate of 3.55 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 Bartley Green, encompassing approximately 45,935 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (-29.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bartley Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highmore Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Bringewood Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Upper Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bartley Green?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bartley Green reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,842 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bartley Green witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bartley Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,832 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bartley Green witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bartley Green Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Bartley Green has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 3.55 ranking 28th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bartley Green crimes were 2,842. The crime rate of Bartley Green in 2024 was 61.87 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bartley Green were around 2,832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.65 (year) or 5.14 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Bartley Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 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 119 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 260 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202561
January 202587
December 202492
November 202495
October 2024103
September 202498
August 20241
July 2024119
June 2024260
May 2024119
April 202488
March 2024109

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249

A total of 207 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 202412
October 202415
September 202415
July 202420
June 202428
May 202433
April 202418
March 202416

A total of 165 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
July 202415
June 202450
May 202420
April 20248
March 202418

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 202414
October 202413
September 202413
July 202417
June 202438
May 202410
April 202416
March 202410

A total of 264 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202512
December 202416
November 202419
October 202421
September 202420
July 202432
June 202452
May 202429
April 202424
March 202425

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202516
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 20249
July 20247
June 202430
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202511
December 202414
November 202411
October 20247
September 202415
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410
April 202412
March 202417

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20259
December 20248
November 202416
October 202415
September 202411
July 202425
June 202444
May 202420
April 202420
March 202418

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247

High Crime Locations Bartley Green in February 2025

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

1. Highmore Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Bringewood Grove (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Upper Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
5. Culford Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Middle Acre Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rush Green (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dunbar Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Winwoods Grove (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lye Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1

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