Crime Rate in Erdington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Erdington

The total recorded crimes in Erdington, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Erdington crime rate of 3.15 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 Erdington, encompassing approximately 65,720 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (-14.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
Erdington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • B4139 with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Erdington)CrimesRank (Erdington)CrimesRank (Erdington)
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
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
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
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

Erdington 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 95 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 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 (24 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202695
January 2026111
December 202599
November 2025103
October 202599
September 202593
August 202587
July 202596
June 202597
May 202583
April 202574
March 202587
February 202595

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202610
December 202513
November 202515
October 202516
September 202511
August 202514
July 202521
June 202510
May 202513
April 202511
March 202517
February 202511

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202613
December 20255
November 202515
October 202513
September 202517
August 202510
July 202511
June 202513
May 202514
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20252
November 20257
October 20257
August 20254
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 20258
September 20256
August 20256
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 20257
November 20256
October 20257
September 20257
August 20256
July 20257
June 20259
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202616
December 202518
November 202515
October 202522
September 20258
August 20259
July 202516
June 202517
May 20259
April 202522
March 202528
February 202514

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202614
December 202510
November 20255
October 202516
September 202525
August 202513
July 202515
June 202510
May 202513
April 202511
March 202516
February 20254

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202614
December 202517
November 202515
October 202514
September 202512
August 202524
July 202528
June 202524
May 202514
April 202513
March 202530
February 202517

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 20256
November 202519
October 202523
September 20256
August 20258
July 20258
June 202521
May 20256
April 202512
March 202512
February 20255

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20256
November 20252
October 20257
September 202510
August 20259
July 202511
June 202510
May 202511
April 202517
March 202518
February 202520

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 202512
October 202513
September 202517
August 202521
July 202527
June 202539
May 202523
April 202541
March 202524
February 202521

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 20256
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Erdington in February 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. B4139 (Map)
Total12
Other theft4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sir Benjamin Stone Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Coton Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Public order1
7. Wilton Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
8. Guthrum Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Orchard Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1

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