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 2025 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glebe Farm & Tile Cross crime rate of 3.69 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: (109) incidents (-5.22% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flaxley Parkway with total crimes: 18
  • Hallmoor Road with total crimes: 10
  • Briddsland Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 3.69 ranking 7th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

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 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 132 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (134 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (128 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 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 159 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (252 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (136 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (43 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (158 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202521
December 202428
November 202419
October 202432
September 202413
July 202428
June 202436
May 202418
April 202424
March 202422

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
July 202422
June 202422
May 202413
April 202418
March 202413

A total of 1591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025109
January 2025115
December 2024132
November 2024138
October 2024134
September 2024128
August 20241
July 2024159
June 2024252
May 2024136
April 2024129
March 2024158

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202542
January 202536
December 202446
November 202430
October 202424
September 202427
July 202431
June 202438
May 202419
April 202443
March 202438

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
July 202410
June 202434
May 202416
April 202428
March 202420

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
July 20244
June 202424
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20249
June 202422
May 202411
April 202411
March 202411

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202413
October 202424
September 202417
July 202416
June 202440
May 202416
April 202416
March 202416

A total of 67 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 319 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202526
January 202524
December 202423
November 202436
October 202439
September 202420
July 202413
June 202456
May 202435
April 202426
March 202421

A total of 320 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202524
December 202426
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
July 202428
June 202488
May 202427
April 202415
March 202431

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in February 2025

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

1. Flaxley Parkway (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hallmoor Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Briddsland Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sandbourne Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Old Station Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mears Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Blackmoor Croft (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Lathom Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Eatesbrook Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Chaynes Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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