Crime Rate in Perry Barr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perry Barr

The total recorded crimes in Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perry Barr crime rate of 4.47 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 Perry Barr, encompassing approximately 52,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (88) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Perry Barr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 58
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Oscott Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Perry Barr?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Perry Barr reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,775 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Perry Barr witnessed more crimes than 54 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Perry Barr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,912 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Perry Barr witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Perry Barr Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Perry Barr has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 4.47 ranking 17th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Perry Barr crimes were 2,775. The crime rate of Perry Barr in 2024 was 52.60 (year) or 4.38 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Perry Barr were around 2,912 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.19 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)
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
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
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
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

Perry Barr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 114 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (102 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 Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Theft from the person 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 86 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202588
March 2025121
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024114
November 202490
October 202462
September 2024102
August 20241
July 202486
June 2024166
May 2024106

A total of 199 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202512
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202410
October 202415
September 202415
July 202419
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 256 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525
January 202528
December 202421
November 202420
October 202417
September 202421
August 20241
July 202425
June 202434
May 202418

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
July 202414
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
July 20243
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202514
February 202518
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 20249
September 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20259
February 202519
January 202519
December 202415
November 202412
October 202427
September 202416
July 202421
June 202460
May 202418

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202519
March 202530
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 202418
October 202425
September 202417
July 202416
June 202416
May 202427

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 227 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202516
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202424
October 202427
September 202418
July 20249
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Perry Barr in April 2025

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

1. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total58
Drugs15
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Oscott Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Bescot Croft (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Wellhead Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Teddington Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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