Crime Rate in Rubery & Rednal: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rubery & Rednal

The total recorded crimes in Rubery & Rednal, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rubery & Rednal crime rate of 1.90 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 Rubery & Rednal, encompassing approximately 27,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rubery & Rednal Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Foxland Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Ormscliffe Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rubery & Rednal?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Rubery & Rednal demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 933 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rubery & Rednal recorded fewer crimes than 61 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Rubery & Rednal had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,083 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rubery & Rednal recorded fewer crimes than 62 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rubery & Rednal Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Rubery & Rednal crimes were 933. The crime rate of Rubery & Rednal in 2024 was 33.50 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 62 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rubery & Rednal were around 1,083 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.88 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 63 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Rubery & Rednal)CrimesRank (Rubery & Rednal)CrimesRank (Rubery & Rednal)
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
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
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
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

Rubery & Rednal 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 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20255
November 20257
October 20258
September 202510
August 202516
July 202512
June 202510
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 202512

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20257
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 517 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202627
January 202634
December 202542
November 202536
October 202547
September 202540
August 202547
July 202549
June 202535
May 202544
April 202535
March 202540
February 202541

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20255
November 20255
October 20252
September 20256
August 20257
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202610
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20251
September 20256
August 20255
July 20251
June 20254
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20255
November 20255
October 20257
September 20253
August 20258
July 20258
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20256

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20253
August 20258
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Rubery & Rednal in February 2026

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Foxland Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Ormscliffe Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leominster Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lea Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St Columbas Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rednal Mill Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bomers Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Whitland Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Saville Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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