Crime Rate in Ladywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywood

The total recorded crimes in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 1,773 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywood crime rate of 8.89 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: (611) incidents (-1.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (444) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (164) incidents (49.09% increase)
Ladywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 276
  • High Street with total crimes: 249
  • New Street with total crimes: 195

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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)
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
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

Ladywood 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 611 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 444 incidents.

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 1059 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202664
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 8644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 664.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 783 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026611
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 919 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
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 1865 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 143.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202649
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 1702 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026164
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 1880 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 144.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026128
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 158 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20262
December 20257
November 20254
October 202520
September 202532
August 202518
July 202513
June 202515
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 1372 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202690
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 535 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
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 765 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
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 5753 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 442.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 541 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026444
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 686 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
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 571 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
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 211 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202617
December 202520
November 202528
October 202514
September 202511
August 202512
July 202511
June 202521
May 202526
April 20258
March 202511
February 202522

High Crime Locations Ladywood in February 2026

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

1. Worcester Street (Map)
Total276
Shoplifting168
Violence and sexual offences39
Other theft15
Robbery15
Public order12
Burglary9
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person3
2. High Street (Map)
Total249
Shoplifting159
Public order24
Violence and sexual offences18
Possession of weapons12
Drugs9
Other theft9
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person3
3. New Street (Map)
Total195
Violence and sexual offences69
Public order36
Drugs24
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft9
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total168
Violence and sexual offences111
Public order21
Other theft15
Drugs9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Robbery3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total69
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
7. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs12
Possession of weapons6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft9
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
9. Lower Severn Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
10. Colmore Row (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences12
Robbery9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3

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