Crime Rate in Ladywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywood

The total recorded crimes in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK in January 2026 are around 1,804 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywood crime rate of 9.05 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 Ladywood, encompassing approximately 199,435 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (623) incidents (-13.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (407) incidents (9.70% increase)
  • Other theft: (145) incidents (-15.20% decrease)
Ladywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 261
  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 237
  • New Street with total crimes: 156

How safe is Ladywood?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Ladywood reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 24,286 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ladywood witnessed more crimes than 68 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Ladywood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 23,793 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ladywood witnessed more crimes than 68 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ladywood Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Ladywood has recorded 1,804 crimes with crime rate of 9.05 ranking 1th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Ladywood crimes were 24,286. The crime rate of Ladywood in 2024 was 121.77 (year) or 10.15 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ladywood were around 23,793 crimes with yearly crime rate of 119.30 (year) or 9.94 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter533 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells396 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate437 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green312 64,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green328 54,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross304 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne212 163,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston256 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East276 83,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr230 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill215 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington225 132,863 112,861 14
Alum Rock230 112,360 262,214 28
Bartley Green173 242,842 122,832 15
Aston229 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge207 172,787 142,898 13
Longbridge & West Heath224 142,639 192,522 21
Moseley192 202,774 162,814 16
Sheldon199 192,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding178 222,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity203 182,673 182,456 23
Bordesley Green171 252,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak185 212,383 252,488 22
Handsworth153 302,441 232,398 25
Quinton174 231,932 332,104 31
Brandwood & King's Heath168 272,389 242,419 24
Hall Green North170 261,918 352,286 26
Sparkhill155 292,070 292,281 27
Newtown162 282,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford142 332,097 282,117 30
Billesley131 351,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park118 402,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston98 512,015 311,553 49
Heartlands145 311,548 441,678 41
Northfield126 361,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly Park144 321,963 321,570 47
Handsworth Wood103 481,722 372,037 33
Small Heath131 341,652 401,872 36
King's Norton South110 461,706 381,933 35
Holyhead122 371,791 361,764 39
Oscott102 491,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills115 431,637 411,800 38
Ward End122 381,406 501,637 44
Lozells118 391,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes116 421,520 451,746 40
Highter's Heath117 411,405 511,392 50
Sutton Vesey77 591,603 421,656 43
Birchfield94 531,557 431,569 48
South Yardley115 441,444 491,596 46
Castle Vale112 451,215 561,334 54
Sutton Walmley & Minworth103 471,041 611,247 59
Balsall Heath West99 501,447 481,375 52
Shard End89 541,293 531,382 51
Sutton Reddicap78 581,296 521,370 53
Garretts Green95 521,098 591,313 55
Perry Common83 561,290 541,275 57
Stirchley82 571,266 551,158 60
Gravelly Hill84 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North50 651,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull68 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal71 60933 621,083 63
Allens Cross68 62869 641,111 62
Yardley East67 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green60 64742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks29 68623 66645 66
Hall Green South45 66452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green20 69426 69492 69

Ladywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (623 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (407 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 717 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 371 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (768 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (466 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (604 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (397 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (649 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (396 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (667 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (511 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 783 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 541 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (757 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (461 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (714 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (385 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (572 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (495 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (669 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (498 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 510 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 381 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 872 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202688
December 202566
November 202577
October 202571
September 202547
August 202571
July 202599
June 202556
May 2025118
April 202583
March 202540
February 202556

A total of 8033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 669.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 783 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026623
December 2025717
November 2025768
October 2025604
September 2025649
August 2025667
July 2025783
June 2025757
May 2025714
April 2025572
March 2025669
February 2025510

A total of 995 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202696
December 202572
November 202588
October 202571
September 202579
August 202588
July 202587
June 2025102
May 2025101
April 202580
March 202580
February 202551

A total of 1752 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026145
December 2025171
November 2025168
October 2025134
September 2025126
August 2025170
July 2025173
June 2025130
May 2025140
April 2025112
March 2025150
February 2025133

A total of 718 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202537
November 202535
October 202557
September 202550
August 202562
July 202574
June 202576
May 202576
April 202584
March 202557
February 202567

A total of 530 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202645
December 202527
November 202558
October 202571
September 202530
August 202541
July 202537
June 202557
May 202541
April 202540
March 202536
February 202547

A total of 1816 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 151.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202588
November 2025141
October 2025134
September 2025117
August 2025179
July 2025172
June 2025195
May 2025203
April 2025216
March 2025144
February 2025173

A total of 500 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202536
November 202540
October 202535
September 202552
August 202520
July 202557
June 202550
May 202557
April 202554
March 202533
February 202534

A total of 1538 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026110
December 2025108
November 2025141
October 2025138
September 2025143
August 2025144
July 2025110
June 2025172
May 2025121
April 2025136
March 2025104
February 2025111

A total of 5309 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 442.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 541 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026407
December 2025371
November 2025466
October 2025397
September 2025396
August 2025511
July 2025541
June 2025461
May 2025385
April 2025495
March 2025498
February 2025381

A total of 653 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202557
November 202561
October 202557
September 202565
August 202543
July 202572
June 202537
May 202561
April 202577
March 202530
February 202555

A total of 1282 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026104
December 202588
November 2025129
October 2025138
September 202598
August 2025116
July 2025123
June 202598
May 2025131
April 202592
March 202572
February 202593

A total of 201 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202520
November 202528
October 202514
September 202511
August 202512
July 202511
June 202521
May 202526
April 20258
March 202511
February 202522

A total of 148 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20254
October 202520
September 202532
August 202518
July 202513
June 202515
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253

High Crime Locations Ladywood in January 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total261
Shoplifting174
Violence and sexual offences30
Other theft18
Public order15
Theft from the person12
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
2. Worcester Street (Map)
Total237
Shoplifting114
Violence and sexual offences57
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft12
Public order12
Possession of weapons6
Theft from the person6
Robbery3
3. New Street (Map)
Total156
Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft18
Burglary12
Drugs12
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total153
Violence and sexual offences87
Public order18
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft9
Shoplifting9
Drugs6
Burglary3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total99
Violence and sexual offences30
Shoplifting27
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary6
Drugs6
Other crime6
Other theft3
Public order3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other crime3
Theft from the person3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs15
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total60
Drugs27
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
9. Lower Severn Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime6
Other crime3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
10. Temple Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3

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