Crime in Bartley Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,451 crimes were recorded in Bartley Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 103.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bartley Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Bartley Green
- Types of crime in Bartley Green
- Bartley Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bartley Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bartley Green
- Demographics of Bartley Green
- Questions about crime in Bartley Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,126), criminal damage and arson (275) and vehicle crime (220) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,147th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bartley Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,451 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,615 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bartley Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (3,460 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,346). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,451 | 103.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,636 | 111.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,887 | 122.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,865 | 121.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,386 | 143.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,460 | 146.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,880 | 122.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,620 | 110.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,346 | 99.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 252 |
| June 2026 | 218 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| April 2026 | 197 |
| March 2026 | 188 |
| February 2026 | 185 |
| January 2026 | 173 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 193 |
| October 2025 | 184 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bartley Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.0 times the national rate), vehicle crime (87% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (73% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below) and shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 52 to 68 and drugs rose from 41 to 51, while anti-social behaviour fell from 204 to 119 and shoplifting fell from 152 to 90.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,126 | 47.7 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 275 | 11.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 220 | 9.3 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Public order | 149 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 131 | 5.5 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Other theft | 115 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 68 | 2.9 | 1.0 | +31% |
| Other crime | 57 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Drugs | 51 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Robbery | 28 | 1.2 | 1.4 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bartley Green; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bartley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -9% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | -16% |
| Quinton | 1,872 | 86.8 | -16% |
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +26% |
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +33% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,598 | 119.5 | +15% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +11% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in Bartley Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Hillwood Road | 60 |
| On or near Highmore Drive | 45 |
| On or near Brett Drive | 42 |
| On or near Culford Drive | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Fourlands Road | 35 |
| On or near Rushy Piece | 34 |
| On or near Winwoods Grove | 34 |
Of the 2,332 crimes in Bartley Green with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,061 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 756 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bartley Green has an estimated population of 23,615 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bartley Green average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bartley Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bartley Green a safe place to live?
Bartley Green recorded 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,147th 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 Bartley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (275).
Is crime in Bartley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bartley Green was down 7% on the year before: 2,451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,636 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bartley Green?
About 23,615 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bartley Green?
Bartley Green 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.