Crime Rate in Bournville & Cotteridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournville & Cotteridge

The total recorded crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 208 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournville & Cotteridge crime rate of 3.46 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: (55) incidents (-20.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Bournville & Cotteridge has recorded 208 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 17th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Bournville & Cotteridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 940 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202555
January 202569
December 202482
November 202480
October 202467
September 202475
July 2024118
June 2024140
May 2024101
April 202471
March 202482

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202518
December 202419
November 202429
October 202437
September 202433
July 202439
June 202446
May 202418
April 202420
March 202412

A total of 256 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 20258
December 202417
November 202412
October 202419
September 202418
July 202413
June 202436
May 202440
April 202429
March 202440

A total of 196 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202411
July 202416
June 202440
May 202419
April 202413
March 202415

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
July 20248
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202411

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202513
December 202422
November 202412
October 202422
September 202414
July 202415
June 202422
May 202417
April 202419
March 20247

A total of 349 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202551
January 202517
December 202433
November 202427
October 202420
September 202422
July 202431
June 202454
May 202424
April 202436
March 202434

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bournville & Cotteridge in February 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Charfield Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
8. Raddlebarn Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Overbury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
10. Wingate Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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