Crime Rate in Handsworth Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Handsworth Wood

The total recorded crimes in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handsworth Wood crime rate of 3.43 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 Handsworth Wood, encompassing approximately 49,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Handsworth Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priestley Close with total crimes: 11
  • Endwood Court Road with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Handsworth Wood?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Handsworth Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1722 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Handsworth Wood recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Handsworth Wood had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,037 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Handsworth Wood witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Handsworth Wood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Handsworth Wood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Handsworth Wood has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 34th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Handsworth Wood crimes were 1,722. The crime rate of Handsworth Wood in 2024 was 34.78 (year) or 2.90 (month) ranking it 37 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Handsworth Wood were around 2,037 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.14 (year) or 3.43 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Handsworth Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 728 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202572
May 202568
April 202567
March 202559
February 202574
January 202560
December 202473
November 202460
October 202454
September 202460

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202414
October 202416
September 202420

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 202517
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202417
September 20246

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 202516
February 202510
January 20256
December 20243
November 202410
October 20247
September 202411

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202414
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242

High Crime Locations Handsworth Wood in July 2025

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

1. Priestley Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Endwood Court Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Hamstead (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Butlers Court Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Linchmere Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Farcroft Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Wood Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kilbys Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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