Crime Rate in Quinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quinton

The total recorded crimes in Quinton, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quinton crime rate of 2.80 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: (62) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Quinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Higley Close with total crimes: 9
  • 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 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 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 202620242023
CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)CrimesRank (Quinton)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Quinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20262
December 20255
November 20255
October 20256
September 20258
August 202514
July 202521
June 202518
May 202514
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20252
November 20256
October 202512
September 20251
August 20257
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202662
January 202670
December 202552
November 202565
October 202562
September 202554
August 202563
July 202599
June 202579
May 202567
April 202545
March 2025101
February 202556

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20255
October 20255
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 149 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 202511
November 202510
October 20259
September 202513
August 202512
July 20258
June 202511
May 202511
April 202518
March 202513
February 202514

A total of 216 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202613
December 202511
November 20259
October 202518
September 202527
August 202517
July 202514
June 202512
May 202526
April 202522
March 202521
February 202513

A total of 205 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202616
December 20258
November 20255
October 202517
September 202517
August 202529
July 202517
June 202520
May 202520
April 202514
March 202514
February 202515

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 20253
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202622
December 202525
November 202529
October 202516
September 20259
August 202523
July 202532
June 202521
May 202530
April 202511
March 202516
February 202523

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20259
November 20256
October 20256
September 202511
August 202513
July 202513
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
October 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202614
December 202518
November 202516
October 202513
September 202514
August 202519
July 202521
June 202510
May 202513
April 20258
March 202520
February 20259

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20256
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

High Crime Locations Quinton in February 2026

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

1. Lower Higley Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Shoplifting3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rickyard Piece (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. First Meadow Piece (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Six Acres (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rennie Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Wolverhampton Road South (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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