Crime Rate in Bournville & Cotteridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournville & Cotteridge

The total recorded crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 254 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournville & Cotteridge crime rate of 4.22 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 Bournville & Cotteridge, encompassing approximately 60,166 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charfield Close with total crimes: 39
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Katie Road with total crimes: 16

How safe is Bournville & Cotteridge?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bournville & Cotteridge reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,787 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bournville & Cotteridge witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Bournville & Cotteridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,898 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bournville & Cotteridge witnessed more crimes than 56 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bournville & Cotteridge has recorded 254 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 15th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bournville & Cotteridge crimes were 2,787. The crime rate of Bournville & Cotteridge in 2024 was 46.32 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge were around 2,898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.17 (year) or 4.01 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 118 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 (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 953 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 2025108
March 202581
February 202555
January 202569
December 202482
November 202480
October 202467
September 202475
July 2024118
June 2024140

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202411
July 202416
June 202440

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202520
February 20257
January 202513
December 202422
November 202412
October 202422
September 202414
July 202415
June 202422

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 304 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202429
October 202437
September 202433
July 202439
June 202446

A total of 202 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202515
February 202524
January 20258
December 202417
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
July 202413
June 202436

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 202510
January 20258
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
July 20248
June 202422

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 202416

A total of 393 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202545
March 202553
February 202551
January 202517
December 202433
November 202427
October 202420
September 202422
July 202431
June 202454

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510
January 202511
December 202411
November 202415
October 202421
September 202418
July 202430
June 202436

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Bournville & Cotteridge in May 2025

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

1. Charfield Close (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs5
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Robbery1
3. Katie Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. The Dingle (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rebeca Drive (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hood Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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