Crime Rate in Bromford & Hodge Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill

The total recorded crimes in Bromford & Hodge Hill, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 277 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromford & Hodge Hill crime rate of 4.29 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 Bromford & Hodge Hill, encompassing approximately 64,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (7.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Bromford & Hodge Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4114 with total crimes: 31
  • Fowey Road with total crimes: 27
  • Rymond Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bromford & Hodge Hill?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bromford & Hodge Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,637 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromford & Hodge Hill witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Bromford & Hodge Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,988 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromford & Hodge Hill witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bromford & Hodge Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bromford & Hodge Hill has recorded 277 crimes with crime rate of 4.29 ranking 12th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Bromford & Hodge Hill crimes were 2,637. The crime rate of Bromford & Hodge Hill in 2024 was 40.81 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromford & Hodge Hill were around 2,988 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.24 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)
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
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
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
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

Bromford & Hodge Hill 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 132 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (123 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (114 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202524
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202422
October 202410
September 202411

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202515
May 202516
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245

A total of 413 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202525
May 202559
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561
January 202526
December 202425
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427

A total of 1082 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025132
June 2025123
May 2025114
April 2025101
March 2025114
February 202575
January 2025111
December 202479
November 202494
October 202474
September 202464
August 20241

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202523
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202411

A total of 192 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202522
May 202523
April 202522
March 202525
February 202510
January 202520
December 202411
November 202413
October 202419
September 202418

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 202414
November 202418
October 202410
September 202417

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202522
May 202522
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 202515
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bromford & Hodge Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bromford & Hodge Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. B4114 (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting23
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Fowey Road (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Rymond Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
4. Farnhurst Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Orkney Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Robertson Knoll (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Edsome Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
10. Blossom Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

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