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 February 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (-2.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Yardley West & Stechford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hob Moor Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 10

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Yardley West & Stechford has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 3.33 ranking 27th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Yardley West & Stechford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202515
December 202419
November 202411
October 202416
September 202414
July 202425
June 202432
May 202410
April 202415
March 20243

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 202415
October 20246
September 202412
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20241
September 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 935 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202577
January 202579
December 202482
November 202463
October 202466
September 202471
July 202489
June 2024182
May 202465
April 202480
March 202481

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
July 202414
June 202434
May 20248
April 202412
March 20245

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 202413
March 202410

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243
March 20248

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
July 202412
June 20248
May 202426
April 20246
March 20246

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 202414
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 202413
April 202413
March 202411

A total of 107 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
July 202413
June 202420
May 202419
April 20249
March 202410

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 165 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202515
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 20248
July 202410
June 202438
May 202413
April 202416
March 202414

High Crime Locations Yardley West & Stechford in February 2025

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

1. Hob Moor Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Upton Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Lyttelton Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
9. The Ring (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Henshaw Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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