Crime Rate in Handsworth Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Handsworth Wood

The total recorded crimes in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 126 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Handsworth Wood crime rate of 2.54 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Handsworth Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 11
  • Endwood Court Road with total crimes: 8
  • Raleigh Close with total crimes: 5

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)CrimesRank (Handsworth Wood)
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
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
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

Handsworth Wood 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 56 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20256
July 20259
June 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20264
December 20256
November 20258
October 20257
September 20255
August 202511
July 20259
June 20258
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202511

A total of 155 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202610
December 202512
November 202516
October 202512
September 20259
August 20259
July 202513
June 202511
May 20258
April 202511
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 880 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202652
December 202569
November 202568
October 202575
September 202565
August 202574
July 202581
June 202572
May 202568
April 202567
March 202559
February 202574

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20259
November 202510
October 202511
September 202516
August 202510
July 202515
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 202516
February 202510

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20266
December 20256
November 202511
October 20256
September 20259
August 20259
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 202510

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20257
November 20255
October 20254
September 20257
August 20257
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20256
September 20253
August 20256
July 20255
June 202514
May 202517
April 20255
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
September 20253
August 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20257
November 20255
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20252
November 20258
October 20252
September 20255
August 20255
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Handsworth Wood in February 2026

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

1. Hamstead (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Endwood Court Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Raleigh Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Deerhurst Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Denewood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. Camp Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Manway Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
8. Selborne Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Howard Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Boundary Place (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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