Crime Rate in Bordesley & Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley & Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 523 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley & Highgate crime rate of 7.24 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 Bordesley & Highgate, encompassing approximately 72,273 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (214) incidents (17.58% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
Bordesley & Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 37
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 34
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25

How safe is Bordesley & Highgate?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bordesley & Highgate reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 6,566 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bordesley & Highgate witnessed more crimes than 66 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Bordesley & Highgate experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 6,053 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bordesley & Highgate witnessed more crimes than 65 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bordesley & Highgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bordesley & Highgate has recorded 523 crimes with crime rate of 7.24 ranking 3th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bordesley & Highgate crimes were 6,566. The crime rate of Bordesley & Highgate in 2024 was 90.85 (year) or 7.57 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bordesley & Highgate were around 6,053 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.75 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
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
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

Bordesley & Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (214 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (182 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (187 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 162 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 179 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (162 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (170 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (74 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Other crime 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 206 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (430 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202525
March 202521
February 202522
January 202533
December 202425
November 202421
October 202439
September 202438
July 202435
June 202438

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 202416
November 20243
October 20249
September 202419
July 202410
June 202414

A total of 563 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202546
March 202543
February 202556
January 202540
December 202449
November 202443
October 202452
September 202446
July 202455
June 202492

A total of 451 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202533
March 202542
February 202523
January 202528
December 202446
November 202430
October 202445
September 202436
July 202455
June 202470

A total of 404 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202532
February 202531
January 202532
December 202446
November 202433
October 202433
September 202428
July 202439
June 202482

A total of 559 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202547
March 202547
February 202545
January 202536
December 202457
November 202437
October 202444
September 202474
July 202451
June 202474

A total of 2247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 204.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025182
March 2025187
February 2025162
January 2025176
December 2024179
November 2024162
October 2024179
September 2024170
July 2024206
June 2024430

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202525
January 202524
December 202438
November 202439
October 202445
September 202438
July 202423
June 202486

A total of 232 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
February 202513
January 202510
December 202418
November 202424
October 202427
September 202424
July 202419
June 202448

A total of 271 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202535
March 202525
February 202522
January 202524
December 202416
November 202416
October 202426
September 202435
July 202419
June 202436

A total of 517 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202534
March 202538
February 202540
January 202536
December 202454
November 202433
October 202451
September 202453
July 202449
June 202492

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244

A total of 204 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202513
January 202519
December 202422
November 202421
October 202420
September 202419
July 202417
June 202434

High Crime Locations Bordesley & Highgate in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences20
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Hurst Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Theft from the person3
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Essex Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Burglary1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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