Crime Rate in Heartlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heartlands

The total recorded crimes in Heartlands, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heartlands crime rate of 2.22 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 Heartlands, encompassing approximately 61,352 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (11.27% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Heartlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 35
  • Yardley Green Road with total crimes: 12
  • Nesbit Grove with total crimes: 9

How safe is Heartlands?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Heartlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1548 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Heartlands recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Heartlands had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,678 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heartlands recorded fewer crimes than 40 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Heartlands Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Heartlands crimes were 1,548. The crime rate of Heartlands in 2024 was 25.23 (year) or 2.10 (month) ranking it 44 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heartlands were around 1,678 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.35 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking 41 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Heartlands)CrimesRank (Heartlands)CrimesRank (Heartlands)
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
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
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
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

Heartlands 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 79 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (91 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1017 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202671
December 202580
November 202568
October 202588
September 202572
August 202563
July 2025105
June 202576
May 202584
April 202572
March 202591
February 202568

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20263
December 202513
November 20257
October 20257
September 20259
August 202512
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 202510

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202616
December 202511
November 202513
October 202510
September 202516
August 202511
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202613
December 202522
November 202512
October 202515
September 202521
August 20256
July 202529
June 202516
May 20259
April 20258
March 202512
February 202511

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20255
August 20254
July 202510
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
February 20251

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202615
December 20258
November 202511
October 202510
September 20256
August 202512
July 20258
June 202514
May 202514
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20254
November 20257
October 20254
September 20257
August 202510
July 202512
June 202515
May 202514
April 202518
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20264
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20257
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
April 20254

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20255
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Heartlands in February 2026

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences19
Other theft5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Yardley Green Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nesbit Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Alston Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Marchmont Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Whitacre Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Foxwell Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Repton Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Belchers Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mead Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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