Crime Rate in Bordesley Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley Green

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, UK in January 2026 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley Green crime rate of 2.10 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Bordesley Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4128 with total crimes: 12
  • Hob Moor Close with total crimes: 10
  • Rostrevor Road with total crimes: 8

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 January 2026 the Bordesley Green has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 2.10 ranking 25th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)
Ladywood1,804 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter533 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells396 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate437 36,566 36,053 4
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
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 Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 82 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 219 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bordesley Green in January 2026

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

1. B4128 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Hob Moor Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Rostrevor Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. First Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Greenway Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wright Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Fourth Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
10. Newland Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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