Crime Rate in Quinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quinton

The total recorded crimes in Quinton, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quinton crime rate of 4.40 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (25.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Quinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Mayswood Grove with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Quinton has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 0.09 ranking 20th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)
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
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
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
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

Quinton 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 99 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 754 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202579
May 202567
April 202545
March 2025101
February 202556
January 202576
December 202449
November 202474
October 202452
September 202455
August 20241

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202514
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202510
May 202513
April 20258
March 202520
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 202414
October 20247
September 202412

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202520
May 202520
April 202514
March 202514
February 202515
January 202523
December 202410
November 202414
October 202420
September 202421

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 202518
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202417

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202526
April 202522
March 202521
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249

A total of 218 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202521
May 202530
April 202511
March 202516
February 202523
January 202511
December 202417
November 202420
October 202426
September 202411

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Quinton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting12
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Mayswood Grove (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Six Acres (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft10
Shoplifting1
6. Woodhouse Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Hopedale Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
8. Ridgmont Croft (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Bourne Green (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
10. Dufton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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