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 February 2026 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromford & Hodge Hill crime rate of 3.47 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Bromford & Hodge Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fowey Road with total crimes: 37
  • B4114 with total crimes: 30
  • Farnhurst Road with total crimes: 9

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)CrimesRank (Bromford & Hodge Hill)
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
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
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

Bromford & Hodge Hill 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 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 102.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202684
January 202688
December 202597
November 2025109
October 2025107
September 202582
August 2025100
July 2025132
June 2025123
May 2025114
April 2025101
March 2025114
February 202575

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20256
November 202511
October 202514
September 20258
August 20259
July 20254
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259

A total of 503 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 202627
December 202530
November 202524
October 202535
September 202527
August 202528
July 202550
June 202525
May 202559
April 202547
March 202530
February 202561

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202610
December 202513
November 20255
October 20257
September 20252
August 202522
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20265
December 20254
November 202510
October 202510
September 20256
August 202517
July 202513
June 202524
May 202520
April 202518
March 202521
February 202515

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202616
December 202515
November 202517
October 202514
September 202519
August 20256
July 20259
June 202522
May 202523
April 202522
March 202525
February 202510

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202616
December 202518
November 202510
October 202518
September 202511
August 202526
July 202518
June 202516
May 202523
April 20259
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202612
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20258
August 202510
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20255
November 20253
October 20251
September 202510
August 20251
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20267
December 20259
November 20253
October 20258
September 20254
August 20258
July 20259
June 202515
May 202516
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202619
December 20257
November 202510
October 202510
September 20256
August 202511
July 202514
June 202522
May 202522
April 20259
March 202512
February 20254

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20256
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
October 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bromford & Hodge Hill in February 2026

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

1. Fowey Road (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting35
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B4114 (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Farnhurst Road (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime5
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Palmers Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Heath Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
6. Sandhurst Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Goodwood Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Old Bromford Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
9. Orkney Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hartshill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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