Crime Rate in Billesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Billesley

The total recorded crimes in Billesley, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Billesley crime rate of 2.73 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (23.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Billesley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wroxall Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Braceby Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Church Grove with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Billesley has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 41th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Billesley)CrimesRank (Billesley)CrimesRank (Billesley)
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
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

Billesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 848 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202555
March 202595
February 202556
January 202569
December 202463
November 202478
October 202469
September 202459
August 20241
July 202475
June 2024160

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202519
February 202516
January 202512
December 202418
November 202416
October 202422
September 202422
July 202416
June 202452

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202512
February 202513
January 202521
December 202415
November 202419
October 202422
September 202416
July 202417
June 202412

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20258
March 20253
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 202414
July 202425
June 202422

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20256
February 20257
January 20257
December 20249
November 202410
October 202411
September 20243
July 20245
June 202418

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20248
September 202417
July 20248
June 202426

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 127 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20258
February 202511
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 202410
September 202411
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Billesley in May 2025

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

1. Wroxall Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime1
2. Braceby Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Church Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Coleside Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hollybank Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Purefoy Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
8. Villette Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Charlecott Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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