Crime Rate in Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 153 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgbaston crime rate of 4.17 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 Edgbaston, encompassing approximately 36,711 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield Crescent with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Christchurch Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Edgbaston?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Edgbaston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2015 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Edgbaston witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Edgbaston had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,553 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Edgbaston recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Edgbaston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Edgbaston has recorded 153 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 38th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Edgbaston crimes were 2,015. The crime rate of Edgbaston in 2024 was 54.89 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Edgbaston were around 1,553 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.30 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 49 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)
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
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
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
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

Edgbaston 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 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (70 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (51 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (1 incidents) and then Theft from the person showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202562
May 202549
April 202539
March 202542
February 202539
January 202535
December 202431
November 202438
October 202449
September 202443

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 202523
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413

A total of 258 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202528
May 202524
April 202523
March 202527
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202424
October 202418
September 202434

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202516
April 20257
March 202526
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202417
October 202454
September 20249

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 202514
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249

A total of 641 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202550
May 202558
April 202569
March 202570
February 202559
January 202551
December 202449
November 202450
October 202474
September 202477

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 202417
September 202411

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243

High Crime Locations Edgbaston in July 2025

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

1. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Christchurch Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Edgbaston Park Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Caraway Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lee Mount (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Harrisons Green (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ampton Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Ashes (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1

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