Crime in Alum Rock: statistics, rates and trends
2,382 crimes were recorded in Alum Rock in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Alum Rock at a glance
- Crime trends in Alum Rock
- Types of crime in Alum Rock
- Alum Rock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Alum Rock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alum Rock
- Demographics of Alum Rock
- Questions about crime in Alum Rock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,097), vehicle crime (253) and other theft (208) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,564th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Alum Rock | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,382 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 27,103 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Alum Rock peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,252 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,163). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,382 | 87.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,352 | 86.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,302 | 84.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,612 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,215 | 118.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,252 | 120.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,451 | 90.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,370 | 87.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,163 | 79.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 232 |
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 193 |
| May 2026 | 218 |
| April 2026 | 208 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 189 |
| January 2026 | 230 |
| December 2025 | 212 |
| November 2025 | 163 |
| October 2025 | 170 |
| September 2025 | 186 |
Compared with England and Wales, Alum Rock recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.7 times the national rate), vehicle crime (88% above the national rate) and robbery (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (84% below) and anti-social behaviour (81% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 162 to 253 and shoplifting rose from 26 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 175 to 81 and other crime fell from 66 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,097 | 40.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 253 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +56% |
| Other theft | 208 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 179 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 144 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Burglary | 113 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -54% |
| Drugs | 70 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 2.6 | 1.0 | -9% |
| Robbery | 47 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -36% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 1.3 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Alum Rock; the highest is Bordesley & Highgate (313.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Small Heath (70.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alum Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End | 1,431 | 102.3 | +16% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | +55% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,002 | 144.8 | +65% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | +136% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -20% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | +56% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | +51% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,143 | 313.6 | +257% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Alum Rock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (317).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 317 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road | 88 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 53 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 49 |
| On or near College Gate | 47 |
| On or near Hazelbeach Road | 46 |
| On or near St Kilda'S Road | 45 |
| On or near Adderley Gardens | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near B4516 | 37 |
Of the 2,301 crimes in Alum Rock with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 81 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 942 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 898 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Alum Rock has an estimated population of 27,103 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%), more students (16.5%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (37%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alum Rock average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Alum Rock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 37.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Alum Rock a safe place to live?
Alum Rock recorded 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,564th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Alum Rock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,097 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (253).
Is crime in Alum Rock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alum Rock was up 1% on the year before: 2,382 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,352 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alum Rock?
About 27,103 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alum Rock?
Alum Rock 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.