Crime Rate in Bordesley Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley Green

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 226 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley Green crime rate of 2.77 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 Green, encompassing approximately 81,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (-18.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-28.95% decrease)
Bordesley Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Hob Moor Close with total crimes: 14
  • Wright Street with total crimes: 13

How safe is Bordesley Green?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bordesley Green reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,545 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bordesley Green witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Bordesley Green experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,529 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bordesley Green witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bordesley Green Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Bordesley Green has recorded 226 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 21th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bordesley Green crimes were 2,545. The crime rate of Bordesley Green in 2024 was 31.19 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bordesley Green were around 2,529 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.99 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
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
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 Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202532
March 202536
February 202524
January 202546
December 202412
November 202417
October 202420
September 202435
July 202439
June 202474
May 202417

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249
July 202416
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 200 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202418
September 202415
July 202427
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 20247
July 202416
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 932 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 84.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202583
March 2025102
February 202574
January 202588
December 202474
November 202468
October 202462
September 202486
July 202464
June 2024150
May 202481

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202519
February 202522
January 20259
December 202422
November 202418
October 202419
September 202412
July 202426
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202538
February 202529
January 202530
December 202425
November 202448
October 202445
September 202451
July 202433
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 202514
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
July 20248
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bordesley Green in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Hob Moor Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
3. Wright Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Rostrevor Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bertram Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Newland Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Blakeland Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
9. Greenway Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bowling Green Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1

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