Crime Rate in Perry Barr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Perry Barr

The total recorded crimes in Perry Barr, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Perry Barr crime rate of 4.83 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (21.59% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
Perry Barr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 41
  • Bescot Croft with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

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 May 2025 the Perry Barr has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 4.83 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)CrimesRank (Perry Barr)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Perry Barr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202514
February 202518
January 20259
December 202416
November 20248
October 20249
September 202416
July 202412
June 202410

A total of 1114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202588
March 2025121
February 202578
January 202599
December 2024114
November 202490
October 202462
September 2024102
August 20241
July 202486
June 2024166

A total of 257 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202526
February 202525
January 202528
December 202421
November 202420
October 202417
September 202421
August 20241
July 202425
June 202434

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 194 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202512
February 202521
January 202516
December 202414
November 202410
October 202415
September 202415
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20249
September 20248
July 20243
June 202418

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 20258
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202411
October 202411
September 20249
July 202414
June 202426

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

A total of 234 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202510
March 20259
February 202519
January 202519
December 202415
November 202412
October 202427
September 202416
July 202421
June 202460

A total of 219 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202523
February 202511
January 202520
December 202416
November 202424
October 202427
September 202418
July 20249
June 202440

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248

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
May 202527
April 202519
March 202530
February 202519
January 202520
December 202414
November 202418
October 202425
September 202417
July 202416
June 202416

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Perry Barr in May 2025

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

1. Pavilion Drive (Map)
Total41
Public order15
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs9
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Bescot Croft (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Wellhead Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Cardington Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nash Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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