Crime Rate in Castle Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle Vale

The total recorded crimes in Castle Vale, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle Vale crime rate of 3.53 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: (46) incidents (-26.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Castle Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lanark Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Pixhall Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Turnhouse Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Castle Vale has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 54th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

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 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
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
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
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

Castle Vale 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 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202513
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248

A total of 537 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202563
December 202446
November 202441
October 202442
September 202431
July 202454
June 2024106
May 202442
April 202434
March 202432

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202513
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202517
December 202420
November 202414
October 202417
September 20248
July 202415
June 202426
May 202412
April 202410
March 202411

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
July 202415
June 202418
May 202413
April 20248
March 202413

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241
March 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
July 20246
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242

High Crime Locations Castle Vale in February 2025

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

1. Lanark Croft (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pixhall Walk (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Turnhouse Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Locking Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Concorde Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bond Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Mere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Dunlop Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Avery Croft (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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