Crime Rate in Sheldon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheldon

The total recorded crimes in Sheldon, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheldon crime rate of 4.23 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (79) incidents (-14.13% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
Sheldon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)CrimesRank (Sheldon)
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
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
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
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

Sheldon 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 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (55 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (62 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (60 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 975 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 75.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202692
December 202568
November 202564
October 202589
September 202564
August 202560
July 202585
June 202583
May 202574
April 202563
March 202589
February 202565

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 202510
November 20259
October 202515
September 20253
August 20255
July 20257
June 202510
May 20257
April 202511
March 202510
February 202512

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20257
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 241 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202612
December 20258
November 202514
October 202516
September 202529
August 202527
July 202519
June 202524
May 202519
April 20256
March 202522
February 202520

A total of 558 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202632
December 202538
November 202547
October 202532
September 202555
August 202562
July 202543
June 202530
May 202539
April 202556
March 202543
February 202543

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20254
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20258
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 180 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20268
December 202518
November 202512
October 202514
September 202516
August 202518
July 202512
June 202518
May 202513
April 202511
March 202510
February 202518

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20259
November 202519
October 202512
September 202512
August 202511
July 20259
June 202518
May 202511
April 202515
March 20259
February 202514

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20255
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20258
November 202510
October 202510
September 20258
August 202511
July 202514
June 202520
May 202519
April 202513
March 202518
February 202513

A total of 132 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20268
December 202512
November 20257
October 20258
September 202512
August 202513
July 202515
June 202510
May 202510
April 20253
March 202517
February 20258

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20269
December 20258
November 20257
October 202514
September 202510
August 20258
July 20258
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
April 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Sheldon in February 2026

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Rodborough Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Possession of weapons1
5. Coventry Road (Map)
Total7
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heath Fields Way (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bincomb Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
8. Coventry Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Honeybourne Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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