Crime Rate in Longbridge & West Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longbridge & West Heath

The total recorded crimes in Longbridge & West Heath, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longbridge & West Heath crime rate of 3.43 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 Longbridge & West Heath, encompassing approximately 58,663 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-17.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
Longbridge & West Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Longbridge & West Heath?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Longbridge & West Heath reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,639 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longbridge & West Heath witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, Longbridge & West Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,522 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Longbridge & West Heath witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longbridge & West Heath Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Longbridge & West Heath has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 3.43 ranking 20th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Longbridge & West Heath crimes were 2,639. The crime rate of Longbridge & West Heath in 2024 was 44.99 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longbridge & West Heath were around 2,522 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.99 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
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
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

Longbridge & West Heath 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 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (92 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (113 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202523
December 202431
November 202424
October 202420
September 20249
July 202417
June 202450
May 202428
April 202417
March 202425

A total of 230 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202521
January 202512
December 202412
November 202421
October 202419
September 202418
July 202430
June 202446
May 202413
April 202419
March 202419

A total of 1065 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202579
January 202596
December 202475
November 202496
October 202492
September 202472
August 20243
July 202498
June 2024176
May 2024113
April 202478
March 202487

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202512
December 202412
November 202414
October 202421
September 202421
July 202416
June 202440
May 202425
April 202416
March 202413

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20255
December 202414
November 20249
October 202413
September 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 202411
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202515
December 202413
November 202417
October 20243
September 202413
July 202414
June 202424
May 20247
April 20246
March 202413

A total of 152 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202512
December 202416
November 202418
October 202414
September 202410
August 20241
July 202411
June 202426
May 202420
April 20247
March 202414

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202526
December 202418
November 202417
October 202418
September 202417
August 20241
July 202427
June 202436
May 202411
April 202414
March 202419

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
July 20249
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20244
July 202410
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Longbridge & West Heath in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Longbridge & West Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Eden Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Abbeydale Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Kelvin Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Seven Acres Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Longbridge Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Aldersmead Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Walnut Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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