Crime in Aston, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
2,901 crimes were recorded in Aston, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aston, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Aston, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,416), criminal damage and arson (247) and vehicle crime (208) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 720th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Aston, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,901 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 22,659 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aston, Birmingham peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,613 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,244). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,901 | 128.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,634 | 116.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,879 | 127.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,495 | 154.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,613 | 159.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,550 | 156.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,704 | 119.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,430 | 107.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,244 | 99.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 221 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aston, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.7 times the national rate), robbery (2.6 times the national rate) and drugs (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and shoplifting (68% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 123 to 208 and theft from the person rose from 24 to 38, while anti-social behaviour fell from 248 to 98 and other crime fell from 61 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,416 | 62.5 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 247 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 208 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +69% |
| Other theft | 170 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 163 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Drugs | 153 | 6.8 | 3.3 | +22% |
| Burglary | 127 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 81 | 3.6 | 1.0 | +3% |
| Robbery | 80 | 3.5 | 1.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 2.7 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 38 | 1.7 | 1.7 | +58% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aston, Birmingham; the highest is Nechells (207.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Handsworth Wood (81.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aston, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -6% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | -9% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | +7% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | +62% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +11% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +28% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +48% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,664 | 81.2 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Aston, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dunsink Road” (189).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dunsink Road | 189 |
| On or near Leslie Road | 126 |
| On or near Crown Avenue | 102 |
| On or near Burlington Street | 98 |
| On or near Aston Lane | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Maidstone Road | 65 |
| On or near Deykin Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Willmore Road | 62 |
| On or near Staffordshire Pool Close | 56 |
Of the 2,803 crimes in Aston, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 31% 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 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,253 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 872 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 250 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 117 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 64 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Aston, Birmingham has an estimated population of 22,659 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (8.2%, against 3.4%), more residents with no qualifications (35%, against 18%) and more students (15.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aston, Birmingham average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aston, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 15.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 92.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Aston, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Aston, Birmingham recorded 128.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 720th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Aston, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,416 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (247).
Is crime in Aston, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aston, Birmingham was up 10% on the year before: 2,901 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,634 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aston, Birmingham?
About 22,659 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aston, Birmingham?
Aston, Birmingham 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.