Crime Rate in Small Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Small Heath

The total recorded crimes in Small Heath, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Small Heath crime rate of 1.02 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 Small Heath, encompassing approximately 101,033 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-33.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Small Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Swanage Road with total crimes: 7
  • Heather Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Small Heath?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Small Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1652 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Small Heath recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Small Heath had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,872 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Small Heath recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Small Heath Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Small Heath crimes were 1,652. The crime rate of Small Heath in 2024 was 16.35 (year) or 1.36 (month) ranking it 40 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Small Heath were around 1,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.53 (year) or 1.54 (month) ranking 36 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Small Heath)CrimesRank (Small Heath)CrimesRank (Small Heath)
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
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
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
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

Small Heath 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 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 57 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20267
December 20257
November 20254
October 20257
September 20251
August 20254
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20267
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20256
November 20258
October 20252
September 20258
August 20252
July 202514
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20269
December 202511
November 202513
October 20258
September 20258
August 20257
July 202514
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 857 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202643
January 202665
December 202558
November 202556
October 202576
September 202567
August 202566
July 202581
June 202568
May 202582
April 202575
March 202563
February 202557

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20265
December 20255
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20267
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20258
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
May 202512
April 20254
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20253
September 20255
August 202510
July 20254
June 20255
May 20257
April 202515
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202510
November 20258
October 202520
September 202514
August 20257
July 20259
June 202511
May 202510
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258

A total of 77 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 202510
November 20257
October 20254
September 20255
August 20255
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

High Crime Locations Small Heath in February 2026

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Swanage Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Heather Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Floyer Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Newbridge Road (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Kingscliff Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. St Benedicts Road (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Malmesbury Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ravensdale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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