Crime Rate in Shard End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shard End

The total recorded crimes in Shard End, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shard End crime rate of 4.68 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 Shard End, encompassing approximately 24,799 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Shard End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Brownfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Freemantle Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Shard End?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Shard End demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1293 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shard End recorded fewer crimes than 52 out of 68 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shard End had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,382 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shard End recorded fewer crimes than 50 out of 68 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shard End Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Shard End has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 44th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Shard End crimes were 1,293. The crime rate of Shard End in 2024 was 52.14 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 53 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shard End were around 1,382 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.73 (year) or 4.64 (month) ranking 51 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
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
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
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

Shard End 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 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 603 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202562
January 202548
December 202447
November 202441
October 202457
September 202459
July 202449
June 202486
May 202452
April 202451
March 202451

A total of 132 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20255
December 202418
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 202421
March 20247

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20243

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20246

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20252
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shard End in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Brownfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
3. Freemantle Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ayres Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Packington Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Shustoke Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ankermoor Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
9. Heathway Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Ravenall Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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