Crime Rate in Quinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quinton

The total recorded crimes in Quinton, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quinton crime rate of 2.86 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 Quinton, encompassing approximately 53,887 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-55.45% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Burglary: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Quinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Rutters Meadow with total crimes: 8
  • Wolverhampton Road South with total crimes: 5

How safe is Quinton?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Quinton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1932 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Quinton witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Quinton had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,104 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Quinton witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Quinton Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Quinton has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 31th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Quinton crimes were 1,932. The crime rate of Quinton in 2024 was 35.85 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Quinton were around 2,104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.04 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)
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
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
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
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

Quinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (101 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202518
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202417
July 202417
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202522
March 202521
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 202419

A total of 802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202545
March 2025101
February 202556
January 202576
December 202449
November 202474
October 202452
September 202455
August 20241
July 202493
June 2024126
May 202474

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202516
February 202523
January 202511
December 202417
November 202420
October 202426
September 202411
July 202426
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 202520
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20247
September 202412
July 202415
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
July 202415
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 186 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202514
February 202515
January 202523
December 202410
November 202414
October 202420
September 202421
July 20247
June 202428
May 202420

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Quinton in April 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Other theft10
Shoplifting3
2. Rutters Meadow (Map)
Total8
Drugs2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Wolverhampton Road South (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. First Meadow Piece (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Mayswood Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Toronto Gardens (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. West Boulevard (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dufton Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
10. Dimmingsdale Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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