Crime in Alum Rock: statistics, rates and trends
2,317 crimes were recorded in Alum Rock in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Alum Rock
- Questions about crime in Alum Rock
- About this data
2,317 crimes were recorded in Alum Rock in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 1,072 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Alum Rock has the 1,642nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alum Rock | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,317 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 27,103 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alum Rock was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,230 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,128). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 2,317 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,362 | 87.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,348 | 86.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,642 | 97.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,230 | 119.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,227 | 119.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,411 | 89.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,362 | 87.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,128 | 78.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 167 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alum Rock 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 vehicle crime, possession of weapons, robbery.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+95%) and burglary (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and other crime (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,072 | 39.6 | 1.16 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 237 | 8.7 | 1.78 | +40% |
| Other theft | 189 | 7.0 | 1.09 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 6.3 | 0.94 | +4% |
| Public order | 139 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +12% |
| Burglary | 110 | 4.1 | 1.15 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 3.0 | 0.19 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 74 | 2.7 | 2.81 | -4% |
| Drugs | 72 | 2.7 | 0.81 | +11% |
| Robbery | 47 | 1.7 | 1.28 | +0% |
| Other crime | 43 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +95% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 1.4 | 0.81 | +32% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.1 | 0.18 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Alum Rock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alum Rock recorded 1,072 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alum Rock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alum Rock recorded 237 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alum Rock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alum Rock recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alum Rock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alum Rock recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alum Rock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alum Rock recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alum Rock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alum Rock recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alum Rock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alum Rock recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alum Rock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alum Rock recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alum Rock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alum Rock recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alum Rock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alum Rock recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alum Rock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alum Rock recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alum Rock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alum Rock recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alum Rock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alum Rock recorded 37 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 32% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alum Rock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alum Rock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Alum Rock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alum Rock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alum Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | +19% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | +57% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,025 | 146.4 | +71% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | +146% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -18% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,216 | 132.8 | +55% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +56% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,147 | 313.8 | +267% |
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 Alum Rock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 296 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road | 84 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 53 |
| On or near Hazelbeach Road | 50 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 49 |
| On or near St Kilda'S Road | 48 |
| On or near College Gate | 43 |
| On or near Adderley Gardens | 39 |
| On or near Malthouse Lane | 38 |
| On or near B4516 | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alum Rock 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 | 934 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 848 | 36.6% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 7.6% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 3.8% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 57 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Alum Rock has an estimated population of 27,103. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alum Rock sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alum Rock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Alum Rock a safe place to live?
Alum Rock recorded 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Alum Rock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,072 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (237).
Is crime in Alum Rock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alum Rock was down 2% on the year before: 2,317 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,362 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alum Rock?
Alum Rock 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 Alum Rock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.