Crime in Bordesley & Highgate: statistics, rates and trends
6,143 crimes were recorded in Bordesley & Highgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 313.6 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 Bordesley & Highgate at a glance
- Crime trends in Bordesley & Highgate
- Types of crime in Bordesley & Highgate
- Bordesley & Highgate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bordesley & Highgate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bordesley & Highgate
- Demographics of Bordesley & Highgate
- Questions about crime in Bordesley & Highgate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,400), vehicle crime (555) and other theft (495) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 59th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bordesley & Highgate | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,143 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 313.6 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,588 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bordesley & Highgate peaked in the year to August 2022 (7,279 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (4,908). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,143 | 313.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,273 | 320.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,653 | 339.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,020 | 358.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,279 | 371.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,422 | 276.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,908 | 250.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,781 | 295.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,603 | 286.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 513 |
| July 2026 | 570 |
| June 2026 | 566 |
| May 2026 | 586 |
| April 2026 | 496 |
| March 2026 | 518 |
| February 2026 | 498 |
| January 2026 | 437 |
| December 2025 | 482 |
| November 2025 | 486 |
| October 2025 | 510 |
| September 2025 | 481 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bordesley & Highgate recorded notably more possession of weapons (7.0 times the national rate), robbery (6.7 times the national rate) and theft from the person (6.1 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 375 to 456 and shoplifting rose from 349 to 422, while anti-social behaviour fell from 573 to 269 and burglary fell from 283 to 217.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,400 | 122.5 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 555 | 28.3 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 495 | 25.3 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 456 | 23.3 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 456 | 23.3 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 422 | 21.5 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 13.7 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Drugs | 266 | 13.6 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Burglary | 217 | 11.1 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 200 | 10.2 | 1.7 | +6% |
| Robbery | 179 | 9.1 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 133 | 6.8 | 1.0 | -18% |
| Other crime | 62 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 1.7 | 0.8 | -13% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bordesley & Highgate; the highest is Ladywood (410.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Small Heath (70.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordesley & Highgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Heath West | 1,305 | 101.4 | -68% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,002 | 144.8 | -54% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,507 | 126.6 | -60% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | -34% |
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +31% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -78% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | -56% |
| Alum Rock | 2,382 | 87.9 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Bordesley & Highgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (1,339).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,339 |
| On or near Nightclub | 438 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 381 |
| On or near Hurst Street | 257 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 257 |
| On or near Bradford Street | 119 |
| On or near Essex Street | 119 |
| On or near Dean Street | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Alcester Street | 99 |
Of the 5,874 crimes in Bordesley & Highgate with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,325 | 39.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,078 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 508 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 377 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 233 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 160 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Bordesley & Highgate has an estimated population of 19,588 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (8.7%, against 3.4%), more students (20.0%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (50%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bordesley & Highgate average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bordesley & Highgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 49.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bordesley & Highgate a safe place to live?
Bordesley & Highgate recorded 313.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 59th 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 Bordesley & Highgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,400 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (555).
Is crime in Bordesley & Highgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordesley & Highgate was down 2% on the year before: 6,143 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,273 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bordesley & Highgate?
About 19,588 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.8% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bordesley & Highgate?
Bordesley & Highgate 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.