Crime Rate in Quinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quinton

The total recorded crimes in Quinton, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quinton crime rate of 2.97 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
Quinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Quinton has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 30th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Quinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202556
January 202576
December 202449
November 202474
October 202452
September 202455
August 20241
July 202493
June 2024126
May 202474
April 202457
March 202452

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20258
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 20247
July 202415
June 202422
May 202413
April 20249
March 20244

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 202410
July 202411
June 202414
May 202415
April 20246
March 20247

A total of 148 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202510
December 202412
November 20246
October 202414
September 20249
July 202411
June 202426
May 202419
April 202415
March 202413

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

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
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202511
December 202417
November 202420
October 202426
September 202411
July 202426
June 202426
May 202411
April 202417
March 202415

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Quinton in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft7
Shoplifting2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Burglary2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mayswood Grove (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
5. Six Acres (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. Middle Leasow (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Highfield Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
8. Woodhouse Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
10. Tedstone Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

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