Crime Rate in Yardley West & Stechford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yardley West & Stechford

The total recorded crimes in Yardley West & Stechford, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yardley West & Stechford crime rate of 3.33 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 Yardley West & Stechford, encompassing approximately 49,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (-11.84% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Yardley West & Stechford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Station Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Yardley West & Stechford?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Yardley West & Stechford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2097 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yardley West & Stechford witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Yardley West & Stechford had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,117 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Yardley West & Stechford witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Yardley West & Stechford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Yardley West & Stechford Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Yardley West & Stechford has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 28th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Yardley West & Stechford crimes were 2,097. The crime rate of Yardley West & Stechford in 2024 was 42.13 (year) or 3.51 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yardley West & Stechford were around 2,117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.53 (year) or 3.54 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)
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
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

Yardley West & Stechford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Public order 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 89 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202515
March 202513
February 202512
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20248
July 202410
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
July 202414
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202515
February 202514
January 202515
December 202419
November 202411
October 202416
September 202414
July 202425
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 136 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202414
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 202426

A total of 917 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202567
March 202576
February 202577
January 202579
December 202482
November 202463
October 202466
September 202471
July 202489
June 2024182
May 202465

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 202415
October 20246
September 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Yardley West & Stechford in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Yardley West & Stechford postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Robbery5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hob Moor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Homelea Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mintern Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Mary Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
8. Frederick Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Stechford (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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