Crime Rate in Bordesley & Highgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley & Highgate

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley & Highgate, Birmingham, UK in January 2026 are around 437 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley & Highgate crime rate of 6.05 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (178.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
Bordesley & Highgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 28
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17

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 January 2026 the Bordesley & Highgate has recorded 437 crimes with crime rate of 6.05 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)CrimesRank (Bordesley & Highgate)
Ladywood1,804 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter533 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells396 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green312 64,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green328 54,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross304 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne212 163,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston256 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East276 83,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr230 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill215 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington225 132,863 112,861 14
Alum Rock230 112,360 262,214 28
Bartley Green173 242,842 122,832 15
Aston229 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge207 172,787 142,898 13
Longbridge & West Heath224 142,639 192,522 21
Moseley192 202,774 162,814 16
Sheldon199 192,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding178 222,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity203 182,673 182,456 23
Bordesley Green171 252,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak185 212,383 252,488 22
Handsworth153 302,441 232,398 25
Quinton174 231,932 332,104 31
Brandwood & King's Heath168 272,389 242,419 24
Hall Green North170 261,918 352,286 26
Sparkhill155 292,070 292,281 27
Newtown162 282,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford142 332,097 282,117 30
Billesley131 351,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park118 402,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston98 512,015 311,553 49
Heartlands145 311,548 441,678 41
Northfield126 361,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly Park144 321,963 321,570 47
Handsworth Wood103 481,722 372,037 33
Small Heath131 341,652 401,872 36
King's Norton South110 461,706 381,933 35
Holyhead122 371,791 361,764 39
Oscott102 491,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills115 431,637 411,800 38
Ward End122 381,406 501,637 44
Lozells118 391,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes116 421,520 451,746 40
Highter's Heath117 411,405 511,392 50
Sutton Vesey77 591,603 421,656 43
Birchfield94 531,557 431,569 48
South Yardley115 441,444 491,596 46
Castle Vale112 451,215 561,334 54
Sutton Walmley & Minworth103 471,041 611,247 59
Balsall Heath West99 501,447 481,375 52
Shard End89 541,293 531,382 51
Sutton Reddicap78 581,296 521,370 53
Garretts Green95 521,098 591,313 55
Perry Common83 561,290 541,275 57
Stirchley82 571,266 551,158 60
Gravelly Hill84 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North50 651,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull68 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal71 60933 621,083 63
Allens Cross68 62869 641,111 62
Yardley East67 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green60 64742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks29 68623 66645 66
Hall Green South45 66452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green20 69426 69492 69

Bordesley & Highgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 213 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 545 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 188.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 432 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 454 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 150 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 193 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 318 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 155 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bordesley & Highgate in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Hurst Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Bradford Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Drugs1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Bordesley Green (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1

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