Crime Rate in Perry Barr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perry Barr

The total recorded crimes in Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 299 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perry Barr crime rate of 5.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (15.65% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (121.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
Perry Barr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 85
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Perry Barr has recorded 299 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)
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
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
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

Perry Barr 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 133 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (115 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202525
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202518
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 20249
September 202416

A total of 1110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025115
May 2025107
April 202588
March 2025121
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024114
November 202490
October 202462
September 2024102
August 20241

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202514
April 202518
March 202512
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202410
October 202415
September 202415

A total of 234 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202514
May 202527
April 202519
March 202530
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 202418
October 202425
September 202417

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202526
April 202510
March 20259
February 202519
January 202519
December 202415
November 202412
October 202427
September 202416

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202513
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 247 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202526
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525
January 202528
December 202421
November 202420
October 202417
September 202421
August 20241

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202510
April 202517
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246

A total of 221 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202527
May 202515
April 202516
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202424
October 202427
September 202418

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Perry Barr in July 2025

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

1. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total85
Violence and sexual offences36
Drugs16
Public order16
Criminal damage and arson14
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences13
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bescot Croft (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alexander Gardens (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Derrydown Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1

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