Crime Rate in Pype Hayes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pype Hayes

The total recorded crimes in Pype Hayes, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pype Hayes crime rate of 6.68 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 Pype Hayes, encompassing approximately 22,601 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Pype Hayes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Holly Park Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Pype Hayes?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Pype Hayes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1520 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Pype Hayes recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Pype Hayes had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,746 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Pype Hayes recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Pype Hayes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Pype Hayes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pype Hayes has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 6.68 ranking 37th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Pype Hayes crimes were 1,520. The crime rate of Pype Hayes in 2024 was 67.25 (year) or 5.60 (month) ranking it 45 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pype Hayes were around 1,746 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.25 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking 40 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pype Hayes)CrimesRank (Pype Hayes)CrimesRank (Pype Hayes)
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
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
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
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

Pype Hayes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
July 202413
June 202410

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
July 202410
June 20248

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202522
February 202513
January 202512
December 202420
November 202415
October 202417
September 202420
July 20248
June 202428

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202517
February 20256
January 20256
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 202419
July 202413
June 202416

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 202415
October 20246
September 20248
July 202414
June 202414

A total of 638 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202552
March 202545
February 202551
January 202550
December 202443
November 202445
October 202449
September 202452
July 202471
June 2024116

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
June 20244

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202517
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20246
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244

High Crime Locations Pype Hayes in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holly Park Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ardenleigh Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
6. Berwood Lane (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
7. Kingsbury Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Edgemond Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
9. Saltney Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wingfoot Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1

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