Crime Rate in Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgbaston crime rate of 5.15 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (15.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield Crescent with total crimes: 72
  • Edgbaston Park Road with total crimes: 8
  • Christchurch Close with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Edgbaston has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 23th 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.

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
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
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
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

Edgbaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202424
October 202418
September 202434
July 202426
June 202444
May 202430
April 202428
March 202418

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202417
October 202454
September 20249
July 202411
June 202434
May 202414
April 202417
March 202410

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202539
January 202535
December 202431
November 202438
October 202449
September 202443
July 202444
June 202484
May 202456
April 202447
March 202442

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 20241
July 202416
June 202422
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
July 202425
June 202416
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
July 202417
June 202428
May 202410
April 202411
March 202410

A total of 464 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202559
January 202551
December 202449
November 202450
October 202474
September 202477
July 202463
June 20248
May 202415
April 20247
March 202411

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 202417
September 202411
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244

High Crime Locations Edgbaston in February 2025

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

1. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total72
Shoplifting54
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Edgbaston Park Road (Map)
Total8
Bicycle theft2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Christchurch Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Spey Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Harrison'S Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Ring Road South (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Bristol Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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