Crime Rate in Shard End: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shard End

The total recorded crimes in Shard End, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shard End crime rate of 4.07 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Shard End Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ayres Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ownall Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Birmingham.

    • 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 areas in the Birmingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Shard End has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 55th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shard End)CrimesRank (Shard End)CrimesRank (Shard End)
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
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
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
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

Shard End 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 49 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20256
April 20259
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 202415
November 20247
October 202413
September 202414

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202549
May 202557
April 202551
March 202565
February 202562
January 202548
December 202447
November 202441
October 202457
September 202459

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202512
May 20255
April 20257
March 20259
February 202513
January 20255
December 202418
November 20245
October 202410
September 202412

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20249
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Shard End in July 2025

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

1. Ayres Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ownall Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Barlands Croft (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Glascote Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Budbrooke Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Hall Hays Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Longshaw Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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