Crime Rate in Ladywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywood

The total recorded crimes in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 2,059 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywood crime rate of 10.32 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (572) incidents (-14.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (495) incidents (-0.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (216) incidents (50.00% increase)
Ladywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 345
  • High Street with total crimes: 246
  • New Street with total crimes: 216

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 April 2025 the Ladywood has recorded 2,059 crimes with crime rate of 10.32 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Ladywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 953 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202592
March 202572
February 202593
January 202594
December 202473
November 2024102
October 202484
September 202499
August 20241
July 202470
June 2024104
May 202469

A total of 1832 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 166.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025216
March 2025144
February 2025173
January 2025135
December 2024154
November 2024154
October 2024168
September 2024140
July 2024162
June 2024276
May 2024110

A total of 1702 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025136
March 2025104
February 2025111
January 2025104
December 2024141
November 2024179
October 2024102
September 2024139
August 20242
July 2024155
June 2024342
May 2024187

A total of 8182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 681.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1596 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025572
March 2025669
February 2025510
January 2025598
December 2024784
November 2024679
October 2024630
September 2024678
August 20246
July 2024756
June 20241596
May 2024704

A total of 870 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202583
March 202540
February 202556
January 202546
December 202474
November 202462
October 202483
September 202484
July 202483
June 2024172
May 202487

A total of 1093 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 228 reported cases.

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

A total of 1980 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 366 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025112
March 2025150
February 2025133
January 2025128
December 2024192
November 2024208
October 2024168
September 2024170
August 20245
July 2024138
June 2024366
May 2024210

A total of 885 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202577
March 202530
February 202555
January 202542
December 2024107
November 202499
October 202489
September 202486
August 20245
July 202464
June 2024148
May 202483

A total of 481 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202554
March 202533
February 202534
January 202539
December 202450
November 202443
October 202436
September 202447
July 202431
June 202476
May 202438

A total of 804 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202584
March 202557
February 202567
January 202548
December 202459
November 202443
October 2024105
September 202458
August 20241
July 202462
June 2024166
May 202454

A total of 4667 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 388.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 594 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025495
March 2025498
February 2025381
January 2025353
December 2024373
November 2024410
October 2024391
September 2024431
August 20241
July 2024361
June 2024594
May 2024379

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202511
February 202522
January 202530
December 20249
November 202416
October 20246
September 202425
August 20241
July 202414
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 538 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202540
March 202536
February 202547
January 202526
December 202443
November 202439
October 202450
September 202458
July 202442
June 202464
May 202493

A total of 168 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 202414
November 202428
October 202412
September 202418
August 20241
July 202429
June 202426
May 20248

High Crime Locations Ladywood in April 2025

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

1. Worcester Street (Map)
Total345
Shoplifting192
Violence and sexual offences45
Public order21
Theft from the person21
Drugs18
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft12
Criminal damage and arson9
Possession of weapons6
Robbery6
Burglary3
2. High Street (Map)
Total246
Shoplifting123
Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson9
Robbery9
Theft from the person9
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
3. New Street (Map)
Total216
Shoplifting57
Violence and sexual offences42
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order18
Drugs15
Robbery15
Theft from the person15
Other theft9
Possession of weapons6
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total138
Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour18
Drugs6
Other theft6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total126
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs15
Other theft12
Robbery12
Possession of weapons9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime6
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total63
Violence and sexual offences36
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Theft from the person6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences18
Drugs9
Robbery9
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total48
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery3
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
10. Temple Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3

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