Crime Rate in Stirchley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stirchley

The total recorded crimes in Stirchley, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stirchley crime rate of 3.63 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 Stirchley, encompassing approximately 27,544 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Stirchley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bond Street with total crimes: 32
  • Breedon Road with total crimes: 5
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stirchley?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Stirchley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1266 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stirchley recorded fewer crimes than 54 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Stirchley had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,158 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stirchley recorded fewer crimes than 59 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stirchley Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Stirchley has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 3.63 ranking 52th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Stirchley crimes were 1,266. The crime rate of Stirchley in 2024 was 45.96 (year) or 3.83 (month) ranking it 55 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stirchley were around 1,158 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.04 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 60 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stirchley)CrimesRank (Stirchley)CrimesRank (Stirchley)
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
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
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
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

Stirchley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202417
September 20247
July 202418
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202528
February 202519
January 202532
December 202424
November 202427
October 202425
September 202431
July 202436
June 202494
May 202428

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202411
October 202410
September 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
July 20246
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202513
February 20256
January 202511
December 20243
November 20248
October 202416
September 202416
July 202412
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202523
February 202518
January 202533
December 202424
November 202428
October 202432
September 202426
July 202417
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stirchley in April 2025

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

1. Bond Street (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting24
Vehicle crime4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Breedon Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hazelwell Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Oakley Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Avenue Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pineapple Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
9. A441 (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hazelwell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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