Crime in Bordesley Green: statistics, rates and trends
2,002 crimes were recorded in Bordesley Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 144.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bordesley Green
- Questions about crime in Bordesley Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (803), vehicle crime (233) and public order (153) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 476th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bordesley Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,002 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,829 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bordesley Green peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,585 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,837). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,002 | 144.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,583 | 186.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,522 | 182.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,585 | 186.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,481 | 179.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,537 | 183.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,031 | 146.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,154 | 155.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,837 | 132.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bordesley Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (3.4 times the national rate) and robbery (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (66% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 38 to 55 and burglary rose from 75 to 93, while anti-social behaviour fell from 290 to 73 and shoplifting fell from 370 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 803 | 58.1 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 233 | 16.8 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Public order | 153 | 11.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 10.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 9.5 | 8.5 | -64% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 93 | 6.7 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 64 | 4.6 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Robbery | 59 | 4.3 | 1.4 | -2% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.7 | 1.7 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bordesley Green; the highest is Bordesley & Highgate (313.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Small Heath (70.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordesley Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -52% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | -6% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,143 | 313.6 | +117% |
| Alum Rock | 2,382 | 87.9 | -39% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,507 | 126.6 | -13% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | -16% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | +44% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Bordesley Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Hob Moor Close | 118 |
| On or near Bowling Green Road | 111 |
| On or near B4128 | 84 |
| On or near Rostrevor Road | 83 |
| On or near Newland Road | 77 |
| On or near Wright Street | 71 |
| On or near Greenway Street | 60 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 51 |
| On or near Chapman Road | 50 |
Of the 1,929 crimes in Bordesley Green with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 756 | 39.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 753 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 176 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Bordesley Green has an estimated population of 13,829 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.7%, against 3.4%), more students (16.8%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (36%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bordesley Green average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bordesley Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 38.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 36.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% | 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 Bordesley Green a safe place to live?
Bordesley Green recorded 144.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 476th 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 Bordesley Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 803 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (233).
Is crime in Bordesley Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordesley Green was down 22% on the year before: 2,002 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,583 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bordesley Green?
About 13,829 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bordesley Green?
Bordesley 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.