Crime Rate in Billesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billesley

The total recorded crimes in Billesley, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billesley crime rate of 3.32 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 Billesley, encompassing approximately 52,672 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (22.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Billesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Wroxall Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Hallstead Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Billesley?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Billesley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1928 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Billesley witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Billesley had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,155 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Billesley witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Billesley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Billesley has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 3.32 ranking 33th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Billesley crimes were 1,928. The crime rate of Billesley in 2024 was 36.60 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Billesley were around 2,155 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.91 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billesley)CrimesRank (Billesley)CrimesRank (Billesley)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Billesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202417

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
May 202517
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414

A total of 764 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202568
May 202568
April 202555
March 202595
February 202556
January 202569
December 202463
November 202478
October 202469
September 202459
August 20241

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411

A total of 170 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202513
April 202511
March 202512
February 202513
January 202521
December 202415
November 202419
October 202422
September 202416

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202520
May 202520
April 202511
March 202519
February 202516
January 202512
December 202418
November 202416
October 202422
September 202422

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations Billesley in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wroxall Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Hallstead Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Sandmere Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Bondfield Road (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Stacey Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hollybank Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Braceby Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Colemeadow Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
10. Purefoy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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