Crime in Birmingham district: statistics, rates and trends

146,625 crimes were recorded in Birmingham district in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 62,733 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Birmingham district has the 44th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Birmingham district was highest in the year to July 2022 (172,725 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (125,650). Over the whole period it rose 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Birmingham district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Birmingham district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Birmingham district recorded 62,733 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Birmingham district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Birmingham district recorded 12,558 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Birmingham district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Birmingham district recorded 12,226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Birmingham district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Birmingham district recorded 11,231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Birmingham district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Birmingham district recorded 9,005 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Birmingham district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Birmingham district recorded 8,999 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Birmingham district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Birmingham district recorded 6,795 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Birmingham district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Birmingham district recorded 6,015 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Birmingham district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Birmingham district recorded 4,841 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Birmingham district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Birmingham district recorded 3,694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Birmingham district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Birmingham district recorded 3,545 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Birmingham district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Birmingham district recorded 2,557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Birmingham district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Birmingham district recorded 1,714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Birmingham district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Birmingham district recorded 712 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Birmingham district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Birmingham district.

71 areas within Birmingham district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ladywood had the highest rate (411.7 per 1,000) and Sutton Roughley the lowest (34.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Birmingham district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Birmingham district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Birmingham district has an estimated population of 1,183,618. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Birmingham district sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Birmingham district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.