Crime Rate in Bordesley Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley Green

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley Green crime rate of 2.01 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (-13.89% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bordesley Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowling Green Road with total crimes: 14
  • Newland Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hob Moor Close with total crimes: 10

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
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
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 Green 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 62 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20254
November 20257
October 202511
September 20257
August 202511
July 202513
June 202521
May 202523
April 202532
March 202536
February 202524

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20256
September 20255
August 20255
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20255
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 172 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
December 202514
November 202515
October 202512
September 202512
August 202523
July 202512
June 202511
May 202515
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516

A total of 246 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202625
December 202518
November 202523
October 202511
September 202512
August 202516
July 202513
June 202521
May 202523
April 202516
March 202519
February 202522

A total of 962 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202672
December 202563
November 202567
October 202554
September 202573
August 202562
July 202585
June 202584
May 202581
April 202583
March 2025102
February 202574

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20256
November 202518
October 20253
September 202510
August 202513
July 20255
June 20258
May 202514
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 202511
August 20253
July 20258
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202616
December 202515
November 202512
October 202512
September 20259
August 202516
July 202510
June 202515
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 202512
August 20254
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202514
November 20255
October 20258
September 20258
August 20252
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202610
December 20256
November 202517
October 202510
September 202514
August 20259
July 202512
June 202524
May 202532
April 202527
March 202538
February 202529

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Bordesley Green in February 2026

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

1. Bowling Green Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Newland Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Hob Moor Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
5. Rostrevor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Third Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B4128 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
9. Bordesley Park Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
10. Bassett Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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