Crime in Birchfield, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,457 crimes were recorded in Birchfield, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Birchfield, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Birchfield, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Birchfield, Birmingham
- Birchfield, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Birchfield, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Birchfield, Birmingham
- Demographics of Birchfield, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Birchfield, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (783), criminal damage and arson (132) and vehicle crime (103) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 888th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Birchfield, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,457 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,544 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Birchfield, Birmingham peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,831 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,201). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,457 | 116.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,480 | 118.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,584 | 126.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,511 | 120.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,704 | 135.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,831 | 146.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,424 | 113.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,201 | 95.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,226 | 97.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 94 |
| October 2025 | 130 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
Compared with England and Wales, Birchfield, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.2 times the national rate), robbery (87% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (82% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 102 to 132 and other theft rose from 72 to 86, while anti-social behaviour fell from 107 to 49 and burglary fell from 76 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 783 | 62.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 132 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 103 | 8.2 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -54% |
| Drugs | 48 | 3.8 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 3.1 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.6 | 1.4 | -6% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Birchfield, Birmingham; the highest is Soho & Jewellery Quarter (189.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Handsworth Wood (81.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birchfield, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | +3% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +41% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | +10% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,664 | 81.2 | -30% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | +18% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +63% |
| Holyhead | 1,681 | 138.0 | +19% |
| Perry Barr | 3,176 | 145.8 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Birchfield, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Inn Road” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Inn Road | 104 |
| On or near Turville Road | 67 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 66 |
| On or near Heathfield Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Church Vale | 49 |
| On or near Bowling Green Lane | 44 |
| On or near Hill Grove | 40 |
| On or near Haughton Road | 38 |
| On or near Radnor Road | 36 |
| On or near Stamford Road | 35 |
Of the 1,408 crimes in Birchfield, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 679 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 412 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Birchfield, Birmingham has an estimated population of 12,544 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (8.3%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (43%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birchfield, Birmingham average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Birchfield, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Birchfield, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Birchfield, Birmingham recorded 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 888th 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 Birchfield, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 783 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (132).
Is crime in Birchfield, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birchfield, Birmingham was down 2% on the year before: 1,457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birchfield, Birmingham?
About 12,544 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birchfield, Birmingham?
Birchfield, 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.