Crime in Allens Cross: statistics, rates and trends
893 crimes were recorded in Allens Cross in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Allens Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Allens Cross
- Types of crime in Allens Cross
- Allens Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Allens Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Allens Cross
- Demographics of Allens Cross
- Questions about crime in Allens Cross
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (439), criminal damage and arson (110) and vehicle crime (63) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,614th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Allens Cross | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 893 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.7 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,298 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Allens Cross peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,691 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (863). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 893 | 86.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 863 | 83.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 978 | 95.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,134 | 110.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,587 | 154.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,691 | 164.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,523 | 147.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,407 | 136.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,588 | 154.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 108 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 82 |
Compared with England and Wales, Allens Cross recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.9 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and drugs (41% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 20 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 70 to 110, while anti-social behaviour fell from 73 to 33 and vehicle crime fell from 95 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 439 | 42.6 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 63 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 43 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 3.8 | 1.0 | +95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 3.2 | 15.4 | -55% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Allens Cross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Allens Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +59% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,598 | 119.5 | +38% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,598 | 112.8 | +30% |
| Bartley Green | 2,451 | 103.8 | +20% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | +9% |
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | 0% |
| Rubery & Rednal | 883 | 95.5 | +10% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Allens Cross over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Norman Lane” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norman Lane | 41 |
| On or near Guardian Court | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Basil Grove | 33 |
| On or near Colworth Road | 31 |
| On or near Elmdale Grove | 30 |
| On or near Masonleys Road | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Berwick Grove | 26 |
| On or near Norrington Grove | 24 |
Of the 860 crimes in Allens Cross with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 403 | 46.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Allens Cross has an estimated population of 10,298 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and more children (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Allens Cross average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Allens Cross | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Allens Cross a safe place to live?
Allens Cross recorded 86.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,614th 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 criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Allens Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 439 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (110).
Is crime in Allens Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Allens Cross was up 3% on the year before: 893 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Allens Cross?
About 10,298 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Allens Cross?
Allens Cross 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.