Crime Rate in Bordesley & Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley & Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 498 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley & Highgate crime rate of 6.89 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (189) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
Bordesley & Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 27
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Bordesley & Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 189 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (175 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 196 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (200 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (183 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (201 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 216 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 469 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202637
December 202526
November 202541
October 202533
September 202531
August 202535
July 202535
June 202553
May 202543
April 202533
March 202542
February 202523

A total of 365 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
January 202639
December 202514
November 202531
October 202534
September 202533
August 202518
July 202529
June 202534
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202525

A total of 2455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 188.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026189
January 2026175
December 2025196
November 2025182
October 2025200
September 2025183
August 2025201
July 2025216
June 2025168
May 2025214
April 2025182
March 2025187
February 2025162

A total of 599 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202636
December 202542
November 202545
October 202551
September 202543
August 202554
July 202547
June 202541
May 202547
April 202547
March 202547
February 202545

A total of 222 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202619
December 202523
November 202517
October 202514
September 202513
August 202514
July 202513
June 202516
May 202516
April 202525
March 202521
February 202522

A total of 397 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202629
December 202531
November 202531
October 202534
September 202535
August 202532
July 202528
June 202532
May 202525
April 202523
March 202532
February 202531

A total of 489 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202629
December 202549
November 202543
October 202546
September 202533
August 202535
July 202530
June 202540
May 202537
April 202534
March 202538
February 202540

A total of 339 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202623
December 202527
November 202516
October 202529
September 202526
August 202527
July 202539
June 202532
May 202517
April 202535
March 202525
February 202522

A total of 156 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 202511
November 202513
October 20257
September 20259
August 202517
July 202513
June 202516
May 202516
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202618
December 202524
November 202533
October 202522
September 202537
August 202546
July 202549
June 202562
May 202541
April 202546
March 202543
February 202556

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 20267
December 202517
November 202514
October 202516
September 202513
August 202520
July 202520
June 202524
May 202519
April 202517
March 202513
February 202513

A total of 71 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20256
November 20257
October 20254
September 20257
August 20255
July 20258
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 20257
May 20257
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 177 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202611
December 202515
November 202512
October 202516
September 202513
August 20259
July 202513
June 202514
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202513

High Crime Locations Bordesley & Highgate in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Theft from the person2
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Drugs4
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total24
Theft from the person12
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Hurst Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
5. Essex Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences13
Burglary2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
8. Alcester Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order2
10. Bromsgrove Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Theft from the person2
Other theft1

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