Crime Rate in Sheldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheldon

The total recorded crimes in Sheldon, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheldon crime rate of 4.41 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (2.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (43.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
Sheldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • B425 with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12

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 July 2025 the Sheldon has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 4.41 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)
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
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
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
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

Sheldon 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 85 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (83 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202524
May 202519
April 20256
March 202522
February 202520
January 202523
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 202423

A total of 828 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202583
May 202574
April 202563
March 202589
February 202565
January 202575
December 202479
November 202472
October 202468
September 202475

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202510
April 20253
March 202517
February 20258
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 202410

A total of 137 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202511
April 202515
March 20259
February 202514
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 202415

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 202519
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513
January 202513
December 202413
November 202411
October 202425
September 202423

A total of 573 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202530
May 202539
April 202556
March 202543
February 202543
January 202563
December 202466
November 202459
October 202465
September 202466

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20245

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202518
January 202519
December 202415
November 20247
October 202411
September 202415

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

High Crime Locations Sheldon in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Robbery1
2. B425 (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Heath Fields Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Ragnall Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mapledene Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenvale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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