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 May 2025 are around 305 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromford & Hodge Hill crime rate of 4.72 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (12.87% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Bromford & Hodge Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fowey Road with total crimes: 46
  • B4114 with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Bromford & Hodge Hill has recorded 305 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)
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
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
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
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

Bromford & Hodge Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (230 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254
January 202515
December 20249
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
July 202419
June 202424

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
July 20244
June 202414

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561
January 202526
December 202425
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427
July 202413
June 202426

A total of 1141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025114
April 2025101
March 2025114
February 202575
January 2025111
December 202479
November 202494
October 202474
September 202464
August 20241
July 202484
June 2024230

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202525
February 202510
January 202520
December 202411
November 202413
October 202419
September 202418
July 202422
June 202446

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 20257
January 20259
December 202410
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
July 20248
June 202416

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202418
October 202418
September 202411
July 202416
June 202440

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202515
January 202510
December 202411
November 202422
October 202410
September 202411
July 202429
June 202442

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

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20248
July 202412
June 202410

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 202420

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 202414
November 202418
October 202410
September 202417
July 202411
June 202426

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
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bromford & Hodge Hill in May 2025

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

1. Fowey Road (Map)
Total46
Shoplifting40
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. B4114 (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Bromford Way (Map)
Total10
Other crime2
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Blossom Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Heath Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Orkney Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Robertson Knoll (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Asholme Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
10. Berrandale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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