Crime Rate in Castle Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Vale

The total recorded crimes in Castle Vale, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Vale crime rate of 3.92 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 Castle Vale, encompassing approximately 25,499 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-24.49% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Castle Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brabazon Grove with total crimes: 18
  • Lanark Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Padgate Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Castle Vale?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Castle Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1215 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle Vale recorded fewer crimes than 55 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Castle Vale had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,334 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle Vale recorded fewer crimes than 53 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Castle Vale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Castle Vale Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Castle Vale crimes were 1,215. The crime rate of Castle Vale in 2024 was 47.65 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking it 56 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle Vale were around 1,334 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.31 (year) or 4.36 (month) ranking 54 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Castle Vale)CrimesRank (Castle Vale)CrimesRank (Castle Vale)
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
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
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

Castle Vale 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 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
January 202616
December 202525
November 202522
October 202521
September 202525
August 202527
July 202512
June 20255
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20259
September 20257
August 202511
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 20259
November 20257
October 20253
September 20255
August 202510
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.77 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202649
December 202565
November 202539
October 202558
September 202539
August 202551
July 202541
June 202547
May 202540
April 202554
March 202529
February 202546

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20254
November 20258
October 20254
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
August 20255
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
November 20252
October 20257
September 20251
August 20255
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
September 20254
August 20254
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20253
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20254
November 20257
October 202511
September 20255
August 20259
July 20258
June 202512
May 20257
April 20258
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20253
November 20256
October 20256
September 20257
August 202511
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 202510
March 202512
February 202513

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Castle Vale in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Castle Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Brabazon Grove (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Lanark Croft (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Padgate Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Dunlop Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
6. Oakington Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Baginton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Newcastle Croft (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rhoose Croft (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Dixon Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1

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