Crime Rate in Ladywood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladywood

The total recorded crimes in Ladywood, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 2,352 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladywood crime rate of 11.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (783) incidents (3.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (541) incidents (17.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (173) incidents (33.08% increase)
Ladywood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 381
  • High Street with total crimes: 288
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 234

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 July 2025 the Ladywood has recorded 2,352 crimes with crime rate of 11.79 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)CrimesRank (Ladywood)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Ladywood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 669.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 784 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025783
June 2025757
May 2025714
April 2025572
March 2025669
February 2025510
January 2025598
December 2024784
November 2024679
October 2024630

A total of 816 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 2025102
May 2025101
April 202580
March 202580
February 202551
January 202580
December 202480
November 202465
October 202490

A total of 717 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202556
May 2025118
April 202583
March 202540
February 202556
January 202546
December 202474
November 202462
October 202483

A total of 962 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 96.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 202598
May 2025131
April 202592
March 202572
February 202593
January 202594
December 202473
November 2024102
October 202484

A total of 669 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202537
May 202561
April 202577
March 202530
February 202555
January 202542
December 2024107
November 202499
October 202489

A total of 1280 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 128.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 179 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 2025172
May 2025121
April 2025136
March 2025104
February 2025111
January 2025104
December 2024141
November 2024179
October 2024102

A total of 689 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 68.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202576
May 202576
April 202584
March 202557
February 202567
January 202548
December 202459
November 202443
October 2024105

A total of 1714 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 171.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025172
June 2025195
May 2025203
April 2025216
March 2025144
February 2025173
January 2025135
December 2024154
November 2024154
October 2024168

A total of 1534 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 153.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025173
June 2025130
May 2025140
April 2025112
March 2025150
February 2025133
January 2025128
December 2024192
November 2024208
October 2024168

A total of 453 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202550
May 202557
April 202554
March 202533
February 202534
January 202539
December 202450
November 202443
October 202436

A total of 4288 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 428.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 541 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025541
June 2025461
May 2025385
April 2025495
March 2025498
February 2025381
January 2025353
December 2024373
November 2024410
October 2024391

A total of 416 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202557
May 202541
April 202540
March 202536
February 202547
January 202526
December 202443
November 202439
October 202450

A total of 160 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202521
May 202526
April 20258
March 202511
February 202522
January 202530
December 20249
November 202416
October 20246

A total of 128 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202514
April 202510
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 202414
November 202428
October 202412

High Crime Locations Ladywood in July 2025

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

1. Worcester Street (Map)
Total381
Shoplifting216
Violence and sexual offences66
Drugs21
Other theft18
Robbery15
Theft from the person15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3
2. High Street (Map)
Total288
Shoplifting141
Violence and sexual offences63
Other theft21
Public order15
Theft from the person12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs9
Robbery6
Possession of weapons3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total234
Violence and sexual offences120
Shoplifting21
Vehicle crime18
Drugs15
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour12
Possession of weapons12
Criminal damage and arson6
Theft from the person6
Burglary3
Other crime3
Robbery3
4. New Street (Map)
Total219
Shoplifting60
Violence and sexual offences45
Anti-social behaviour33
Drugs21
Theft from the person18
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft9
Public order9
Robbery9
Possession of weapons6
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total123
Shoplifting39
Other theft18
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour9
Burglary9
Possession of weapons9
Drugs6
Public order6
Robbery6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
6. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total84
Violence and sexual offences33
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Robbery6
Drugs3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total72
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour15
Drugs9
Other theft6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Possession of weapons3
Shoplifting3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences33
Drugs9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
Theft from the person3
9. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total51
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Burglary3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
10. Lower Severn Street (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
Robbery6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3

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