Crime Rate in Bournville & Cotteridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournville & Cotteridge

The total recorded crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournville & Cotteridge crime rate of 2.78 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charfield Close with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)CrimesRank (Bournville & Cotteridge)
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
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
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
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

Bournville & Cotteridge 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 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 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 27 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (93 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20257
November 202513
October 202511
September 202510
August 202511
July 202516
June 202514
May 202511
April 20259
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 202512
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 245 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202622
December 202515
November 202522
October 202517
September 202517
August 202520
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202524
March 202515
February 202524

A total of 1006 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202651
January 202678
December 202555
November 202593
October 202584
September 202564
August 202573
July 202592
June 202594
May 202578
April 2025108
March 202581
February 202555

A total of 231 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202617
December 202522
November 202513
October 202526
September 202525
August 202519
July 202518
June 202516
May 202523
April 202513
March 202515
February 202510

A total of 140 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202615
December 202511
November 20258
October 202511
September 202513
August 20258
July 202514
June 20258
May 202515
April 202510
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20255
September 20252
August 20257
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20264
December 20255
November 202510
October 202514
September 202521
August 202528
July 202525
June 202531
May 202523
April 202520
March 202521
February 202519

A total of 465 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202626
December 202527
November 202538
October 202538
September 202519
August 202528
July 202550
June 202523
May 202540
April 202545
March 202553
February 202551

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202614
December 202515
November 202515
October 202521
September 202511
August 202519
July 202529
June 202514
May 202523
April 202514
March 202520
February 20257

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20259
November 20255
October 202511
September 202511
August 20255
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20255
November 20257
October 202513
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bournville & Cotteridge in February 2026

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

1. Charfield Close (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order6
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. The Dingle (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Overbury Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hood Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wildmoor Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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