Crime Rate in North Edgbaston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Edgbaston

The total recorded crimes in North Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 307 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Edgbaston crime rate of 3.98 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (142) incidents (11.81% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
North Edgbaston Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Gate with total crimes: 12
  • Portland Road with total crimes: 9
  • Holly Road with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the North Edgbaston has recorded 307 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)CrimesRank (North Edgbaston)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
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
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

North Edgbaston 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202524
May 202529
April 202520
March 202529
February 202514
January 202522
December 202423
November 202418
October 202419
September 202415

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 202527
April 202524
March 202524
February 202524
January 202534
December 202422
November 202424
October 202416
September 202428

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202514
April 202520
March 202511
February 202511
January 202517
December 202416
November 20247
October 202415
September 202416

A total of 1300 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025142
June 2025127
May 2025114
April 2025126
March 2025112
February 202596
January 2025117
December 2024110
November 2024113
October 2024119
September 2024123
August 20241

A total of 178 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 202518
January 20259
December 20248
November 202419
October 202428
September 202421

A total of 422 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202536
May 202550
April 202541
March 202545
February 202544
January 202537
December 202429
November 202430
October 202431
September 202446

A total of 220 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202517
April 202521
March 202517
February 202520
January 202527
December 202424
November 202418
October 202418
September 202423

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202512
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20245
October 202414
September 20243

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 202417

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations North Edgbaston in July 2025

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

1. East Gate (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Portland Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
3. Holly Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Dudley Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Gilchrist Drive (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lyttelton Road (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wood Green Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Hallewell Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. York Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

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