Crime Rate in Perry Barr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perry Barr

The total recorded crimes in Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perry Barr crime rate of 4.17 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-29.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (188.89% increase)
Perry Barr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 47
  • Bescot Croft with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)
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
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
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

Perry Barr 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 67 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202626
January 20269
December 20258
November 202516
October 202511
September 202518
August 202515
July 202511
June 202516
May 202514
April 202518
March 202512
February 202521

A total of 1253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202667
January 202695
December 202594
November 202577
October 202580
September 202598
August 2025100
July 2025133
June 2025115
May 2025107
April 202588
March 2025121
February 202578

A total of 244 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202620
December 202520
November 202510
October 202515
September 202523
August 202519
July 202524
June 202527
May 202515
April 202516
March 202523
February 202511

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20252
November 20259
October 20257
September 20256
August 20255
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 281 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202616
December 202522
November 202517
October 202521
September 202530
August 202521
July 202523
June 202526
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20266
December 20256
November 202513
October 20258
September 202510
August 202510
July 20253
June 202513
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20254
November 20255
October 20257
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257

A total of 304 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202633
December 202536
November 202524
October 202525
September 202526
August 202512
July 202526
June 202523
May 202526
April 202510
March 20259
February 202519

A total of 299 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202621
December 202526
November 202523
October 202521
September 202531
August 202520
July 202531
June 202514
May 202527
April 202519
March 202530
February 202519

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202612
December 202511
November 202518
October 20257
September 20259
August 202512
July 202511
June 20257
May 202510
April 202517
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20256
November 20257
October 20259
September 20259
August 202510
July 202515
June 202525
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202518

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20255
November 20252
October 20255
September 20252
August 20251
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
February 20251

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
March 20253
February 20252

High Crime Locations Perry Barr in February 2026

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

1. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total47
Drugs19
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson7
Other crime1
2. Bescot Croft (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting21
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Tameside Way (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Montana Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Perry Avenue (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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