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 April 2025 are around 314 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glebe Farm & Tile Cross crime rate of 4.22 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (-11.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (9.38% increase)
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flaxley Parkway with total crimes: 29
  • Old Station Road with total crimes: 9
  • Heritage Way with total crimes: 9

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 April 2025 the Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has recorded 314 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)CrimesRank (Glebe Farm & Tile Cross)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Glebe Farm & Tile Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025136
March 2025154
February 2025109
January 2025115
December 2024132
November 2024138
October 2024134
September 2024128
August 20241
July 2024159
June 2024252
May 2024136

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20253
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
September 20249
July 20244
June 202424
May 20243

A total of 284 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202537
March 202532
February 202520
January 202521
December 202428
November 202419
October 202432
September 202413
July 202428
June 202436
May 202418

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

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202513
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
July 202422
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 316 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202525
February 202519
January 202524
December 202426
November 202419
October 202425
September 202418
July 202428
June 202488
May 202427

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202515
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 202413
October 202424
September 202417
July 202416
June 202440
May 202416

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 339 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202535
March 202532
February 202526
January 202524
December 202423
November 202436
October 202439
September 202420
July 202413
June 202456
May 202435

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
July 20249
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 337 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202524
February 202542
January 202536
December 202446
November 202430
October 202424
September 202427
July 202431
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20247
October 202411
September 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20255
February 202516
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 202411
September 202412
July 202410
June 202434
May 202416

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in April 2025

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

1. Flaxley Parkway (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Old Station Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Heritage Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Richford Grove (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Tile Cross Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Cotterills Meadow (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Eatesbrook Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
9. Fordfield Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Farmcote Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1

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