Crime Rate in Bordesley Green: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bordesley Green

The total recorded crimes in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bordesley Green crime rate of 2.21 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (1.19% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
Bordesley Green Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hob Moor Close with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Bowling Green Road 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 July 2025 the Bordesley Green has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 31th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)CrimesRank (Bordesley Green)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Bordesley Green Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 202510
March 20256
February 20256
January 202514
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202517
April 202513
March 202514
February 202513
January 202512
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 20249

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244

A total of 63 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20248
September 20246

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202511
May 202515
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202413
September 20247

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202523
April 202516
March 202519
February 202522
January 20259
December 202422
November 202418
October 202419
September 202412

A total of 887 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 80.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202584
May 202581
April 202583
March 2025102
February 202574
January 202588
December 202474
November 202468
October 202462
September 202486

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202521
May 202523
April 202532
March 202536
February 202524
January 202546
December 202412
November 202417
October 202420
September 202435

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20249
September 20245

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 202532
April 202527
March 202538
February 202529
January 202530
December 202425
November 202448
October 202445
September 202451

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202514
April 202513
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 202410
November 202412
October 202418
September 202415

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bordesley Green in July 2025

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

1. Hob Moor Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Bowling Green Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. B4128 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Greenway Street (Map)
Total7
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Wright Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
7. Rostrevor Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Newland Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Arthur Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Minster Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1

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