Crime Rate in Harborne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harborne

The total recorded crimes in Harborne, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harborne 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 Harborne, encompassing approximately 81,429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (125) incidents (20.19% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Burglary: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Harborne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 46
  • Bullace Croft with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

How safe is Harborne?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Harborne reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 3,244 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harborne witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, Harborne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 3,666 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Harborne witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Harborne has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harborne Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Harborne has recorded 269 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 8th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Harborne crimes were 3,244. The crime rate of Harborne in 2024 was 39.84 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harborne were around 3,666 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.02 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 8 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
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
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

Harborne 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 125 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (102 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (102 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (33 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 128 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (250 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (104 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20257
December 202424
November 202420
October 202415
September 202413
July 202420
June 202440
May 202428
April 202419
March 202422

A total of 1301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025125
January 2025104
December 2024100
November 2024106
October 2024102
September 2024102
July 2024128
June 2024250
May 2024104
April 202477
March 2024103

A total of 331 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202421
October 202429
September 202433
July 202440
June 202464
May 202428
April 202431
March 202448

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202515
December 202418
November 202426
October 202413
September 202421
July 202427
June 202426
May 202414
April 202413
March 202418

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
July 20246
June 202416
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 203 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202511
December 202416
November 202414
October 202413
September 202414
July 202424
June 202442
May 202413
April 202419
March 202416

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202524
December 202411
November 202421
October 202423
September 202410
July 202419
June 202422
May 202419
April 202419
March 202417

A total of 224 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202525
December 202415
November 202421
October 202426
September 202417
July 202417
June 202432
May 202415
April 202416
March 202420

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249

A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202513
December 202422
November 202423
October 202428
September 202422
July 202428
June 202442
May 202426
April 202422
March 202422

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20248
September 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20249
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
March 20241

High Crime Locations Harborne in February 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total46
Violence and sexual offences29
Other theft8
Public order4
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Bullace Croft (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Albert Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Hilldrop Grove (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Marsland Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Metchley Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Leeson Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
10. Selcroft Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1

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