Crime Rate in North Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 249 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Edgbaston crime rate of 3.23 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 North Edgbaston, encompassing approximately 77,188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
North Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Twyning Road with total crimes: 12
  • Carisbrooke Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is North Edgbaston?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, North Edgbaston reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 3,318 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Edgbaston witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Edgbaston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 3,513 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Edgbaston witnessed more crimes than 60 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, North Edgbaston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Edgbaston Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the North Edgbaston has recorded 249 crimes with crime rate of 3.23 ranking 9th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total North Edgbaston crimes were 3,318. The crime rate of North Edgbaston in 2024 was 42.99 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Edgbaston were around 3,513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.51 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 9 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
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

North Edgbaston 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 96 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) and then Other crime 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 121 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (220 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (144 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (143 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (123 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202524
January 202534
December 202422
November 202424
October 202416
September 202428
July 202426
June 202424
May 202418
April 202415
March 202410

A total of 436 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202544
January 202537
December 202429
November 202430
October 202431
September 202446
July 202435
June 202472
May 202450
April 202430
March 202432

A total of 1430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202596
January 2025117
December 2024110
November 2024113
October 2024119
September 2024123
August 20241
July 2024121
June 2024220
May 2024144
April 2024143
March 2024123

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202522
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415
July 202431
June 202448
May 202418
April 202419
March 202414

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 20259
December 20248
November 202419
October 202428
September 202421
July 202410
June 202428
May 202424
April 202429
March 202415

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202517
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202413
April 202414
March 202419

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 259 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202527
December 202424
November 202418
October 202418
September 202423
July 202421
June 202458
May 202417
April 202411
March 202422

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245
April 20246
March 202414

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 202417
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414

A total of 66 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244

High Crime Locations North Edgbaston in February 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Twyning Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Holly Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. B4126 (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gilchrist Drive (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences2
7. York Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
8. Dorset Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Brixham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1

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