Crime Rate in Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgbaston crime rate of 3.27 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:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield Crescent with total crimes: 17
  • Hollies Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Dalloway Close with total crimes: 8

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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)
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
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

Edgbaston 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 42 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20254
September 202514
August 20254
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 202523
February 20258

A total of 555 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202628
December 202542
November 202546
October 202537
September 202540
August 202545
July 202544
June 202562
May 202549
April 202539
March 202542
February 202539

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20269
December 202512
November 202518
October 202527
September 202512
August 202520
July 20259
June 202518
May 202516
April 20257
March 202526
February 202517

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202611
December 20252
November 20255
October 20255
September 20256
August 20258
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 20269
December 20258
November 202511
October 202516
September 202514
August 20256
July 202510
June 20254
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202510
November 202512
October 202510
September 202513
August 202540
July 202534
June 202550
May 202558
April 202569
March 202570
February 202559

A total of 268 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202619
December 202518
November 202516
October 202529
September 202520
August 202515
July 202518
June 202528
May 202524
April 202523
March 202527
February 202523

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 202512
September 20253
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20252
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20259
August 202512
July 20256
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 202514

High Crime Locations Edgbaston in February 2026

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

1. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Hollies Croft (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Dalloway Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Christchurch Close (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Edgbaston Park Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westbourne Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ashley Close (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dollery Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Aboyne Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Richmond Hill Gardens (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

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