Crime Rate in Bordesley & Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley & Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 490 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley & Highgate crime rate of 6.78 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (-2.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (47) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (6.98% increase)
Bordesley & Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20

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 April 2025 the Bordesley & Highgate has recorded 490 crimes with crime rate of 6.78 ranking 2th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Bordesley & Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (210 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 562 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202547
March 202547
February 202545
January 202536
December 202457
November 202437
October 202444
September 202474
July 202451
June 202474
May 202450

A total of 2243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 203.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 430 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025182
March 2025187
February 2025162
January 2025176
December 2024179
November 2024162
October 2024179
September 2024170
July 2024206
June 2024430
May 2024210

A total of 323 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202521
February 202522
January 202533
December 202425
November 202421
October 202439
September 202438
July 202435
June 202438
May 202426

A total of 273 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 528 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202534
March 202538
February 202540
January 202536
December 202454
November 202433
October 202451
September 202453
July 202449
June 202492
May 202448

A total of 136 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 202416
November 20243
October 20249
September 202419
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 448 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202533
March 202542
February 202523
January 202528
December 202446
November 202430
October 202445
September 202436
July 202455
June 202470
May 202440

A total of 408 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202532
February 202531
January 202532
December 202446
November 202433
October 202433
September 202428
July 202439
June 202482
May 202429

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202521
February 202525
January 202524
December 202438
November 202439
October 202445
September 202438
July 202423
June 202486
May 202434

A total of 581 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202546
March 202543
February 202556
January 202540
December 202449
November 202443
October 202452
September 202446
July 202455
June 202492
May 202459

A total of 231 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 48 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 207 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bordesley & Highgate in April 2025

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

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Drugs3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Hurst Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
7. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
9. West Holme (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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