Crime Rate in North Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 289 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Edgbaston crime rate of 3.74 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (41) incidents (-8.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stirling Road with total crimes: 14
  • East Gate with total crimes: 12
  • Holly 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 areas in the Birmingham.

    • 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 areas in the Birmingham.

  • 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 April 2025 the North Edgbaston has recorded 289 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 10th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
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
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

North Edgbaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (126 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202529
February 202514
January 202522
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415
July 202431
June 202448
May 202418

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202512
February 202518
January 20259
December 20248
November 202419
October 202428
September 202421
July 202410
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 1402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025126
March 2025112
February 202596
January 2025117
December 2024110
November 2024113
October 2024119
September 2024123
August 20241
July 2024121
June 2024220
May 2024144

A total of 264 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202511
February 202511
January 202517
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202416
July 202419
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 460 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202541
March 202545
February 202544
January 202537
December 202429
November 202430
October 202431
September 202446
July 202435
June 202472
May 202450

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 264 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202517
February 202520
January 202527
December 202424
November 202418
October 202418
September 202423
July 202421
June 202458
May 202417

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 202417
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244

High Crime Locations North Edgbaston in April 2025

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

1. Stirling Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. East Gate (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Holly Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Heath Green Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
5. Northbrook Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wyndham Road (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
7. York Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Hannafore Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
9. Carisbrooke Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Wood Green Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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