WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

north edgbaston Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for north edgbaston, localized within birmingham.

Total Crimes

236
trending_down -1.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

39.68per 1k
trending_down -1.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

22,578

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences117
Vehicle Crime23
Public Order16
Other Theft13
Drug Offences11
Burglary11
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Shoplifting9
Anti-social Behaviour9
Other Crime6
Robbery6
Weapons Possession3
Theft from Person2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near East Gate Map
Public order: 4Violence and sexual offences: 4Other crime: 2
10
On or near York Road Map
Shoplifting: 7Public order: 2Robbery: 1
10
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 10
10
On or near Holly Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near Barford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Manor Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Stanmore Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
4
On or near Ridgeway Map
Possession of weapons: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Hartley Place Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near Moilliett Street Map
Robbery: 2Other theft: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within birmingham district.

Local Rank

#54safest in birmingham

National Safety

Top 13%Riskiest

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Smethwick Town

West Midlands Police

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Local Priorities

Retail Crime – Thefts from Shops.....

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action
•High visibility patrols in demand locations
•Plain cloths patrols in demand location
•Issue of Community Protection warning/notices
•Arrest and Charge Offenders who are identified
•Engage with retailers
Result
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Meetings with key retailers to support the arrest of retail criminals
•New process created with partners to maximise evidential opportunities
•Issue of Community Behaviour Order to key offender banning them form specific locations

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Drugs (supply and Use) – linked to OCG’s and disorders.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action taken:
•Catch and take Positive actions on anyone taking/dealing drugs
•Work with intelligence and community in key locations
•High Visibility patrols in key location for drug dealing
•High Visibility patrols in retail areas where offenders target to fund their habit
•Plain Clothes Patrols
•Working with local support agencies in offering and maximising support for Drug Misuse (Cranstoun)
•Designated Neighbourhood Officer Identified for each ward
Results:
•Plain cloths operations resulting in the stop search and arrest of approximately 10+ people. These arrests are from several incidents across various days.
•Arrest, charge and conviction of multiple offenders linked to retail crime which funds their drug dealing
•Referrals to Cranstouns for multiple offenders arrested for crimes linked to drugs use
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Meetings with key retailers to support the arrest of retail criminals

Actioned: 6 May 2026

ASB – General

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Action
•Review ASB demand locations and create a patrol Plan
•High visibility patrols in demand locations
•Issue of Community Protection warning/notices
•Targeted guardian patrols in key areas identified by police data
•ASB visits with council and other relevant partners
•Discuss demand locations with partners at Town and Borough Tasking
•Engagement at schools to prevent offending
Results
•Patrol plans created to patrol demand locations
•Plain cloths operations resulting in the stop search and arrest of approximately 10+ people. These arrests are from several incidents across various days.
•Joint visit with partners at demand locations
•Various events in the community to engage with communities and allow them to raise concerns
•Numerous intelligence submissions completed
•Schools visited and presentations given
•37 Targeted guardian patrols

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Engagement Events

MAY13

Police Surgery

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

MAY22

Police Surgery

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Police Surgery

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUN8

Police Surgery

meeting

Police Surgery

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUN26

Police Surgery

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Police surgery

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

JUL6

Police surgery

meeting

police surgery

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Library, 100 High St, Smethwick B66 1AA

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