Crime in Bordesley Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,025 crimes were recorded in Bordesley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bordesley Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Bordesley Green
- Types of crime in Bordesley Green
- Bordesley Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bordesley Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bordesley Green
- Population and deprivation in Bordesley Green
- Questions about crime in Bordesley Green
- About this data
2,025 crimes were recorded in Bordesley Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 802 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bordesley Green has the 468th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bordesley Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,025 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.4 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,829 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bordesley Green was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,786). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 2,025 | 146.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,663 | 192.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,476 | 179.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,633 | 190.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,426 | 175.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,552 | 184.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,997 | 144.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,157 | 156.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,786 | 129.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 201 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 190 |
| February 2026 | 164 |
| January 2026 | 171 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 182 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 180 |
| August 2025 | 170 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bordesley 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, vehicle crime, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+54%) and public order (+13%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-77%) and shoplifting (-67%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 802 | 58.0 | 1.69 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 229 | 16.6 | 3.36 | +12% |
| Public order | 165 | 11.9 | 1.80 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 11.3 | 1.66 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 135 | 9.8 | 1.18 | -67% |
| Other theft | 116 | 8.4 | 1.31 | -22% |
| Burglary | 87 | 6.3 | 1.78 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 5.6 | 0.37 | -77% |
| Possession of weapons | 64 | 4.6 | 4.77 | -4% |
| Drugs | 57 | 4.1 | 1.26 | +54% |
| Robbery | 55 | 4.0 | 2.94 | -15% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.6 | 0.94 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bordesley Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bordesley Green recorded 802 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bordesley Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bordesley Green recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bordesley Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bordesley Green recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bordesley Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bordesley Green recorded 156 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 3% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bordesley Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bordesley Green recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bordesley Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bordesley Green recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bordesley Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bordesley Green recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bordesley Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bordesley Green recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bordesley Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bordesley Green recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bordesley Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bordesley Green recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bordesley Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bordesley Green recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bordesley Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bordesley Green recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bordesley Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bordesley Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bordesley Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bordesley Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bordesley Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bordesley Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordesley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -52% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | -9% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,147 | 313.8 | +114% |
| Alum Rock | 2,317 | 85.5 | -42% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,509 | 126.7 | -13% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,645 | 118.1 | -19% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | +44% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | -9% |
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 Bordesley Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Hob Moor Close | 117 |
| On or near Bowling Green Road | 114 |
| On or near B4128 | 81 |
| On or near Newland Road | 81 |
| On or near Rostrevor Road | 79 |
| On or near Wright Street | 75 |
| On or near Greenway Street | 62 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 55 |
| On or near Chapman Road | 53 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bordesley 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 | 778 | 38.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 729 | 36.0% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Bordesley Green has an estimated population of 13,829. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bordesley Green sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bordesley Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Bordesley Green a safe place to live?
Bordesley Green recorded 146.4 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 Bordesley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 802 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (229).
Is crime in Bordesley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordesley Green was down 24% on the year before: 2,025 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,663 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bordesley Green?
Bordesley 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 Bordesley Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.