Crime Rate in Ladywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywood

The total recorded crimes in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 1,736 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywood crime rate of 8.70 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (510) incidents (-14.72% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (381) incidents (7.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (173) incidents (28.15% increase)
Ladywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 327
  • High Street with total crimes: 183
  • New Street with total crimes: 180

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Ladywood has recorded 1,736 crimes with crime rate of 8.70 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
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
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
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

Ladywood 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 510 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 381 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (598 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (353 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 784 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 373 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (679 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (410 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (630 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (391 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (678 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (431 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 756 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 361 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1596 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (594 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (704 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (379 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (553 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (315 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (725 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (323 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202551
January 202580
December 202480
November 202465
October 202490
September 202495
August 20242
July 2024125
June 2024228
May 2024117
April 202486
March 202482

A total of 8219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 684.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1596 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025510
January 2025598
December 2024784
November 2024679
October 2024630
September 2024678
August 20246
July 2024756
June 20241596
May 2024704
April 2024553
March 2024725

A total of 897 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202556
January 202546
December 202474
November 202462
October 202483
September 202484
July 202483
June 2024172
May 202487
April 202477
March 202473

A total of 1733 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025173
January 2025135
December 2024154
November 2024154
October 2024168
September 2024140
July 2024162
June 2024276
May 2024110
April 2024143
March 2024118

A total of 192 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202530
December 20249
November 202416
October 20246
September 202425
August 20241
July 202414
June 202432
May 20248
April 202413
March 202416

A total of 2114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 176.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 366 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025133
January 2025128
December 2024192
November 2024208
October 2024168
September 2024170
August 20245
July 2024138
June 2024366
May 2024210
April 2024180
March 2024216

A total of 1712 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025111
January 2025104
December 2024141
November 2024179
October 2024102
September 2024139
August 20242
July 2024155
June 2024342
May 2024187
April 2024131
March 2024119

A total of 916 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202593
January 202594
December 202473
November 2024102
October 202484
September 202499
August 20241
July 202470
June 2024104
May 202469
April 202448
March 202479

A total of 501 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202534
January 202539
December 202450
November 202443
October 202436
September 202447
July 202431
June 202476
May 202438
April 202442
March 202465

A total of 788 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202567
January 202548
December 202459
November 202443
October 2024105
September 202458
August 20241
July 202462
June 2024166
May 202454
April 202464
March 202461

A total of 4312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 359.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 594 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025381
January 2025353
December 2024373
November 2024410
October 2024391
September 2024431
August 20241
July 2024361
June 2024594
May 2024379
April 2024315
March 2024323

A total of 550 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202547
January 202526
December 202443
November 202439
October 202450
September 202458
July 202442
June 202464
May 202493
April 202464
March 202424

A total of 971 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202555
January 202542
December 2024107
November 202499
October 202489
September 202486
August 20245
July 202464
June 2024148
May 202483
April 202488
March 2024105

A total of 172 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 202414
November 202428
October 202412
September 202418
August 20241
July 202429
June 202426
May 20248
April 20246
March 202418

High Crime Locations Ladywood in February 2025

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

1. Worcester Street (Map)
Total327
Shoplifting189
Violence and sexual offences33
Theft from the person21
Drugs18
Other theft18
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson9
Possession of weapons9
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime3
2. High Street (Map)
Total183
Shoplifting102
Violence and sexual offences27
Other theft15
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs9
Other crime9
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
Robbery3
3. New Street (Map)
Total180
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour33
Shoplifting33
Drugs21
Other theft15
Robbery9
Possession of weapons6
Public order6
Theft from the person6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total153
Violence and sexual offences87
Public order21
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Vehicle crime3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total99
Public order21
Shoplifting21
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft15
Burglary9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Robbery3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total51
Burglary9
Drugs9
Public order6
Robbery6
Shoplifting6
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total39
Other theft9
Robbery9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
10. Temple Street (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3

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