Crime in Acocks Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,625 crimes were recorded in Acocks Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Acocks Green
- Questions about crime in Acocks Green
- About this data
3,625 crimes were recorded in Acocks Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,673 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Acocks Green has the 594th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Acocks Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,625 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.1 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,841 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Acocks Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,079 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,744). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,625 | 135.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,949 | 147.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,741 | 139.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,079 | 152.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,043 | 150.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,025 | 150.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,775 | 103.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,881 | 107.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,744 | 102.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 345 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Acocks Green 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 burglary (+51%) and possession of weapons (+39%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and shoplifting (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,673 | 62.3 | 1.82 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 288 | 10.7 | 1.30 | -49% |
| Vehicle crime | 268 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +16% |
| Other theft | 246 | 9.2 | 1.43 | +2% |
| Public order | 240 | 8.9 | 1.35 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 216 | 8.0 | 1.19 | -13% |
| Burglary | 209 | 7.8 | 2.20 | +51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 97 | 3.6 | 3.72 | +39% |
| Robbery | 82 | 3.1 | 2.26 | +28% |
| Drugs | 80 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +16% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.2 | 1.02 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 32 | 1.2 | 0.71 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.6 | 0.68 | +25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Acocks Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Acocks Green recorded 1,673 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Acocks Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Acocks Green recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Acocks Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Acocks Green recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Acocks Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Acocks Green recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Acocks Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Acocks Green recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Acocks Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Acocks Green recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Acocks Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Acocks Green recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Acocks Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Acocks Green recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Acocks Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Acocks Green recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Acocks Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Acocks Green recorded 82 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 28% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Acocks Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Acocks Green recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Acocks Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Acocks Green recorded 58 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 28% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Acocks Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Acocks Green recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Acocks Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Acocks Green recorded 15 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Acocks Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Acocks Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Acocks Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,645 | 118.1 | -13% |
| Hall Green North | 2,078 | 78.7 | -42% |
| South Yardley | 1,185 | 137.3 | +2% |
| Sparkhill | 1,989 | 97.7 | -28% |
| Hall Green South | 511 | 49.7 | -63% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -48% |
| Sheldon | 2,711 | 123.4 | -9% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,509 | 126.7 | -6% |
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 Acocks Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 403 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Mallard Close | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 82 |
| On or near Weates Yard | 61 |
| On or near Norland Road | 57 |
| On or near Dalston Road | 57 |
| On or near Woodberry Walk | 52 |
| On or near Botteville Gardens | 50 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Acocks Green 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,440 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,315 | 36.3% |
| Under investigation | 305 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 3.5% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 74 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Acocks Green has an estimated population of 26,841. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Acocks Green sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Acocks Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 25.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.8% |
Is Acocks Green a safe place to live?
Acocks Green recorded 135.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Acocks Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,673 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (288).
Is crime in Acocks Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acocks Green was down 8% on the year before: 3,625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Acocks Green?
Acocks Green is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Acocks Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.