Crime in Bartley Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,503 crimes were recorded in Bartley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bartley Green
- Questions about crime in Bartley Green
- About this data
2,503 crimes were recorded in Bartley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,141 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bartley Green has the 1,091st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bartley Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,503 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.0 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,615 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bartley Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,462 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,386). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 2,503 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,638 | 111.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,905 | 123.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,844 | 120.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,421 | 144.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,462 | 146.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,817 | 119.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,601 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,386 | 101.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 241 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bartley Green 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 possession of weapons (+46%) and drugs (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,141 | 48.3 | 1.41 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 268 | 11.3 | 1.67 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 215 | 9.1 | 1.85 | -8% |
| Public order | 157 | 6.6 | 1.00 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 6.0 | 0.39 | -27% |
| Burglary | 137 | 5.8 | 1.64 | +23% |
| Other theft | 114 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 92 | 3.9 | 0.47 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 3.0 | 3.05 | +46% |
| Other crime | 60 | 2.5 | 1.20 | -21% |
| Drugs | 55 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +45% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.4 | 1.07 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +56% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.26 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bartley Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bartley Green recorded 1,141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 45.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bartley Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bartley Green recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bartley Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bartley Green recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bartley Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bartley Green recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bartley Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bartley Green recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bartley Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bartley Green recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bartley Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bartley Green recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bartley Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bartley Green recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bartley Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bartley Green recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bartley Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bartley Green recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bartley Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bartley Green recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bartley Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bartley Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bartley Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bartley Green recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bartley Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bartley Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bartley Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bartley Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bartley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -10% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -20% |
| Quinton | 1,922 | 89.1 | -16% |
| Harborne | 3,074 | 127.4 | +20% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +32% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,618 | 121.0 | +14% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +8% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,187 | 110.8 | +4% |
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 Bartley Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 126 |
| On or near Hillwood Road | 60 |
| On or near Highmore Drive | 48 |
| On or near Culford Drive | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Brett Drive | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Bringewood Grove | 34 |
| On or near Fourlands Road | 31 |
| On or near Winwoods Grove | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bartley Green 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 | 1,084 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 745 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 237 | 9.5% |
| Not recorded | 141 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 91 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Bartley Green has an estimated population of 23,615. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bartley Green sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bartley Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% |
| Social rented homes | 36.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 49.8% |
Is Bartley Green a safe place to live?
Bartley Green recorded 106.0 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 Bartley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (268).
Is crime in Bartley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bartley Green was down 5% on the year before: 2,503 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bartley Green?
Bartley Green 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 Bartley Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.