Crime in Aston, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,914 crimes were recorded in Aston, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aston, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Aston, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Aston, Birmingham
- Aston, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aston, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aston, Birmingham
- Population and deprivation in Aston, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Aston, Birmingham
- About this data
2,914 crimes were recorded in Aston, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,399 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aston, Birmingham has the 700th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aston, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,914 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.6 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,659 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aston, Birmingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,232). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 2,914 | 128.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,635 | 116.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,852 | 125.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,628 | 160.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,597 | 158.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,522 | 155.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,663 | 117.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,372 | 104.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,232 | 98.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 295 |
| June 2026 | 268 |
| May 2026 | 275 |
| April 2026 | 229 |
| March 2026 | 260 |
| February 2026 | 193 |
| January 2026 | 229 |
| December 2025 | 245 |
| November 2025 | 215 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 251 |
| August 2025 | 234 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aston, Birmingham 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+100%) and vehicle crime (+68%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and other crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,399 | 61.7 | 1.80 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 243 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 205 | 9.0 | 1.84 | +68% |
| Other theft | 173 | 7.6 | 1.19 | +12% |
| Public order | 162 | 7.1 | 1.08 | +10% |
| Drugs | 158 | 7.0 | 2.13 | +34% |
| Burglary | 129 | 5.7 | 1.61 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 4.9 | 0.32 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 86 | 3.8 | 3.91 | +15% |
| Robbery | 85 | 3.8 | 2.78 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 2.6 | 0.32 | +40% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.2 | 1.04 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 1.8 | 1.05 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +9% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aston, Birmingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aston, Birmingham recorded 1,399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aston, Birmingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aston, Birmingham recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aston, Birmingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aston, Birmingham recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aston, Birmingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aston, Birmingham recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aston, Birmingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aston, Birmingham recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aston, Birmingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aston, Birmingham recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aston, Birmingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aston, Birmingham recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aston, Birmingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aston, Birmingham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aston, Birmingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aston, Birmingham recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aston, Birmingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aston, Birmingham recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aston, Birmingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aston, Birmingham recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aston, Birmingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aston, Birmingham recorded 50 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 14% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aston, Birmingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aston, Birmingham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aston, Birmingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aston, Birmingham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aston, Birmingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aston, Birmingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aston, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -8% |
| Birchfield | 1,446 | 115.3 | -10% |
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | +6% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | +64% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +11% |
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | +28% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,492 | 191.3 | +49% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,678 | 81.9 | -36% |
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 Aston, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunsink Road | 190 |
| On or near Leslie Road | 131 |
| On or near Burlington Street | 103 |
| On or near Crown Avenue | 97 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Aston Lane | 66 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 63 |
| On or near Deykin Avenue | 62 |
| On or near Willmore Road | 62 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aston, Birmingham 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 | 1,272 | 43.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 834 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 264 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 136 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 117 | 4.0% |
| Not recorded | 112 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Aston, Birmingham has an estimated population of 22,659. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aston, Birmingham sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aston, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.6% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 92.7% |
Is Aston, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Aston, Birmingham recorded 128.6 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 Aston, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (243).
Is crime in Aston, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aston, Birmingham was up 11% on the year before: 2,914 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,635 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aston, Birmingham?
Aston, Birmingham 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 Aston, Birmingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.