Crime in Acocks Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,622 crimes were recorded in Acocks Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Acocks Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Acocks Green
- Types of crime in Acocks Green
- Acocks Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Acocks Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Acocks Green
- Demographics of Acocks Green
- Questions about crime in Acocks Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,672), shoplifting (296) and vehicle crime (282) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 605th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Acocks Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,622 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,841 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Acocks Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (4,085 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,765). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,622 | 134.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,990 | 148.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,717 | 138.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,043 | 150.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,074 | 151.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,085 | 152.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,861 | 106.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,822 | 105.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,765 | 103.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 342 |
| July 2026 | 348 |
| June 2026 | 314 |
| May 2026 | 323 |
| April 2026 | 324 |
| March 2026 | 294 |
| February 2026 | 302 |
| January 2026 | 282 |
| December 2025 | 254 |
| November 2025 | 269 |
| October 2025 | 302 |
| September 2025 | 268 |
Compared with England and Wales, Acocks Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.8 times the national rate), burglary (2.2 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and theft from the person (36% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 137 to 213 and possession of weapons rose from 76 to 100, while anti-social behaviour fell from 310 to 102 and shoplifting fell from 559 to 296.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,672 | 62.3 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 296 | 11.0 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 282 | 10.5 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Other theft | 244 | 9.1 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Public order | 231 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 213 | 7.9 | 3.6 | +55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 3.8 | 15.4 | -67% |
| Possession of weapons | 100 | 3.7 | 1.0 | +32% |
| Robbery | 81 | 3.0 | 1.4 | +31% |
| Drugs | 77 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other crime | 59 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Acocks Green; the highest is South Yardley (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hall Green South (47.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Acocks Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | -10% |
| Hall Green North | 2,148 | 81.4 | -40% |
| South Yardley | 1,183 | 137.1 | +2% |
| Sparkhill | 1,978 | 97.2 | -28% |
| Hall Green South | 486 | 47.2 | -65% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -48% |
| Sheldon | 2,703 | 123.0 | -9% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,507 | 126.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Acocks Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (400).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 400 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 169 |
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| On or near Mallard Close | 78 |
| On or near Norland Road | 66 |
| On or near Weates Yard | 61 |
| On or near Dalston Road | 56 |
| On or near Woodberry Walk | 55 |
| On or near Botteville Gardens | 50 |
Of the 3,520 crimes in Acocks Green with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 102 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,417 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,337 | 38.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 323 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Acocks Green has an estimated population of 26,841 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Acocks Green average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Acocks Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Acocks Green a safe place to live?
Acocks Green recorded 134.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 605th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Acocks Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,672 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (296).
Is crime in Acocks Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acocks Green was down 9% on the year before: 3,622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,990 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Acocks Green?
About 26,841 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Acocks Green?
Acocks Green is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.