Crime Rate in Sheldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheldon

The total recorded crimes in Sheldon, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 196 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheldon crime rate of 3.93 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 Sheldon, encompassing approximately 49,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-29.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (30.23% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Sheldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 37
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Greenvale Avenue with total crimes: 13

How safe is Sheldon?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Sheldon reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,744 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sheldon witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Sheldon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,804 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sheldon witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Sheldon has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sheldon Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Sheldon has recorded 196 crimes with crime rate of 3.93 ranking 24th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Sheldon crimes were 2,744. The crime rate of Sheldon in 2024 was 55.00 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheldon were around 2,804 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.21 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Sheldon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (63 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (56 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (66 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Drugs 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 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 575 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202556
March 202543
February 202543
January 202563
December 202466
November 202459
October 202465
September 202466
July 202436
June 202458
May 202420

A total of 215 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202522
February 202520
January 202523
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202423
July 202427
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 111 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
July 202414
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202563
March 202589
February 202565
January 202575
December 202479
November 202472
October 202468
September 202475
July 202464
June 2024140
May 202478

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 181 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202510
February 202518
January 202519
December 202415
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415
July 202419
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 20259
February 202514
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 202415
July 202418
June 202440
May 202423

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202411
October 202425
September 202423
July 202430
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202517
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410
July 202411
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

High Crime Locations Sheldon in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting26
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
3. Greenvale Avenue (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Other theft3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Coventry Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Coventry Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
8. Heath Fields Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Elmstead Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1

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