Crime Rate in North Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 239 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Edgbaston crime rate of 3.10 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: (110) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (-45.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
North Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Westbury Road with total crimes: 8

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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

North Edgbaston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 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 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (101 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (115 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (135 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 142 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202612
December 202513
November 202510
October 202520
September 202512
August 202517
July 202517
June 202518
May 202517
April 202521
March 202517
February 202520

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026110
January 2026104
December 202590
November 2025101
October 2025112
September 2025115
August 2025135
July 2025142
June 2025127
May 2025114
April 2025126
March 2025112
February 202596

A total of 202 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202616
December 202522
November 202520
October 202515
September 202511
August 202515
July 202522
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 202518

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202611
December 202513
November 202515
October 20257
September 202518
August 202520
July 202516
June 202514
May 202514
April 202520
March 202511
February 202511

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 20268
December 20258
November 20255
October 202511
September 202513
August 202526
July 202521
June 202524
May 202529
April 202520
March 202529
February 202514

A total of 249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202618
January 202620
December 202518
November 202510
October 202519
September 202518
August 202515
July 202517
June 202515
May 202527
April 202524
March 202524
February 202524

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 20253
November 202511
October 20257
September 202511
August 20254
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 458 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202640
December 202521
November 202530
October 202521
September 202541
August 202534
July 202533
June 202536
May 202550
April 202541
March 202545
February 202544

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20269
December 20257
November 20257
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202612
December 20259
November 20257
October 202525
September 202517
August 20258
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20255
November 20257
October 20254
September 20258
August 20256
July 202510
June 202515
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 202510
November 20258
October 20254
September 20258
August 20256
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations North Edgbaston in February 2026

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

1. York Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
3. Westbury Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Heath Green Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
5. Station Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Northbrook Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Sandon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Brixham Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. B4126 (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2

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