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 July 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yardley West & Stechford crime rate of 4.74 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (111) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Yardley West & Stechford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 34
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 18

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 July 2025 the Yardley West & Stechford has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 4.74 ranking 21th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)CrimesRank (Yardley West & Stechford)
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
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
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
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

Yardley West & Stechford 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 111 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (99 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 882 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025111
June 202599
May 202591
April 202567
March 202576
February 202577
January 202579
December 202482
November 202463
October 202466
September 202471

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202510
April 202511
March 202512
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20256
May 202512
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 20256
April 20258
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202414
August 20241

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
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20258
February 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20252
April 20258
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202523
April 202515
March 202513
February 202512
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20248

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202515
April 202517
March 202515
February 202514
January 202515
December 202419
November 202411
October 202416
September 202414

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 202512
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 202415
October 20246
September 202412

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Yardley West & Stechford in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences14
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. Kestrel Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Hob Moor Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Hobmoor Croft (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Harvey Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Larch Walk (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

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