Crime Rate in Erdington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erdington

The total recorded crimes in Erdington, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 199 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erdington crime rate of 3.03 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 Erdington, encompassing approximately 65,720 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (83) incidents (12.16% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-43.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
Erdington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Erdington?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Erdington reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,863 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Erdington witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Erdington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,861 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Erdington witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Erdington has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Erdington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Erdington has recorded 199 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 28th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Erdington crimes were 2,863. The crime rate of Erdington in 2024 was 43.56 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Erdington were around 2,861 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.53 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erdington)CrimesRank (Erdington)CrimesRank (Erdington)
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
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
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
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

Erdington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (21 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (208 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202530
February 202517
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202415
September 202415
July 202424
June 202432

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 202413
September 202414
July 202414
June 202428

A total of 1083 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202574
March 202587
February 202595
January 202579
December 2024105
November 202463
October 202493
September 202486
August 20241
July 2024109
June 2024208

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 20254
January 202519
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 202411
July 202426
June 202452

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202541
March 202524
February 202521
January 202515
December 202419
November 202411
October 202430
September 202415
July 202436
June 202450

A total of 62 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 208 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202522
March 202528
February 202514
January 202513
December 202423
November 202413
October 202427
September 202421
July 202414
June 202424

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202517
February 202511
January 202516
December 202414
November 20247
October 202414
September 20248
July 202422
June 202422

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 202410

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202518
February 202520
January 202516
December 202417
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 202512
February 20255
January 20258
December 202410
November 202413
October 202417
September 202416
July 202414
June 20248

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 202410
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
July 20242

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
July 20244
June 202410

High Crime Locations Erdington in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coton Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. B4139 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blithfield Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Old Bell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
9. Sutton Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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