Crime Rate in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross

The total recorded crimes in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 245 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glebe Farm & Tile Cross crime rate of 3.30 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 Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, encompassing approximately 74,336 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (-10.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-41.38% decrease)
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9
  • Blackmoor Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Lea Village with total crimes: 8

How safe is Glebe Farm & Tile Cross?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 3,794 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 3,799 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Glebe Farm & Tile Cross crimes were 3,794. The crime rate of Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in 2024 was 51.04 (year) or 4.25 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross were around 3,799 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.11 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)
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
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
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

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 125 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 130 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (135 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 161 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (136 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (154 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1734 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 133.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026125
January 2026140
December 2025130
November 2025140
October 2025135
September 2025106
August 2025125
July 2025161
June 2025135
May 2025138
April 2025136
March 2025154
February 2025109

A total of 82 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20263
December 20251
November 20258
October 202510
September 20254
August 20256
July 202511
June 20259
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 333 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202629
December 202525
November 202533
October 202533
September 202520
August 202525
July 202532
June 202525
May 202533
April 202517
March 202525
February 202519

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 20256
November 202511
October 202514
September 202520
August 202512
July 202520
June 202516
May 202512
April 202513
March 202515
February 20259

A total of 357 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202625
December 202517
November 202527
October 202521
September 202538
August 202532
July 202528
June 202525
May 202524
April 202520
March 202524
February 202542

A total of 106 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 202510
November 202512
October 202510
September 20253
August 20257
July 202511
June 20258
May 202513
April 202512
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20257
November 20259
October 20256
September 20252
August 20253
July 20256
June 20254
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 172 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202512
November 202513
October 202515
September 202511
August 202515
July 202522
June 20259
May 202520
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202631
December 202528
November 202515
October 202524
September 202511
August 202521
July 202523
June 202512
May 202514
April 202535
March 202532
February 202526

A total of 98 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202611
December 20253
November 20258
October 20259
September 20252
August 202510
July 202510
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20269
December 20258
November 202510
October 202519
September 202518
August 202528
July 202529
June 202536
May 202523
April 202537
March 202532
February 202520

A total of 148 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202618
December 202510
November 202514
October 202516
September 202510
August 202515
July 20255
June 202514
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 202516

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross postcode area is presented below.

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Blackmoor Croft (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
3. Lea Village (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Birchtrees Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
6. Coppenhall Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Old Station Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Heritage Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gressel Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
10. Bantams Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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