Crime Rate in Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 206 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Edgbaston crime rate of 5.61 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (-15.94% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (25.64% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenfield Crescent with total crimes: 66
  • Hollies Croft with total crimes: 11
  • Edgbaston Park Road 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 May 2025 the Edgbaston has recorded 206 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)CrimesRank (Edgbaston)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Edgbaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 20256
February 202510
January 202510
December 20247
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
July 202425
June 202416

A total of 214 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202526
February 202517
January 20257
December 202416
November 202417
October 202454
September 20249
July 202411
June 202434

A total of 493 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202539
March 202542
February 202539
January 202535
December 202431
November 202438
October 202449
September 202443
July 202444
June 202484

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 282 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202523
March 202527
February 202523
January 202523
December 202416
November 202424
October 202418
September 202434
July 202426
June 202444

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 202417
September 202411
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20259
February 202514
January 20257
December 20246
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
July 20249
June 202422

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202513
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 202412
November 202415
October 202411
September 202411
August 20241
July 202416
June 202422

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 202523
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 20247
July 202417
June 202428

A total of 628 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202569
March 202570
February 202559
January 202551
December 202449
November 202450
October 202474
September 202477
July 202463
June 20248

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Edgbaston in May 2025

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

1. Greenfield Crescent (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting53
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hollies Croft (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Edgbaston Park Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Christchurch Close (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. B4284 (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Wyatt Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
7. The Ashes (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bristol Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Frederick Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
10. B4532 (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

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