Crime in Bordesley & Highgate: statistics, rates and trends
6,147 crimes were recorded in Bordesley & Highgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 313.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bordesley & Highgate
- Questions about crime in Bordesley & Highgate
- About this data
6,147 crimes were recorded in Bordesley & Highgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 313.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,411 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bordesley & Highgate has the 58th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bordesley & Highgate | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,147 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 313.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,588 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bordesley & Highgate was highest in the year to July 2022 (7,324 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (4,925). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 6,147 | 313.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,378 | 325.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,594 | 336.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 7,071 | 361.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,324 | 373.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,212 | 266.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,925 | 251.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,742 | 293.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,673 | 289.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 517 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bordesley & Highgate 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+13%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,411 | 123.1 | 3.60 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 556 | 28.4 | 5.76 | -1% |
| Other theft | 496 | 25.3 | 3.96 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 448 | 22.9 | 3.37 | -1% |
| Public order | 439 | 22.4 | 3.37 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 415 | 21.2 | 2.56 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 294 | 15.0 | 0.98 | -49% |
| Drugs | 278 | 14.2 | 4.34 | -11% |
| Burglary | 201 | 10.3 | 2.90 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 191 | 9.8 | 5.77 | -6% |
| Robbery | 185 | 9.4 | 6.99 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 138 | 7.0 | 7.26 | -12% |
| Other crime | 61 | 3.1 | 1.47 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.7 | 2.11 | -6% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bordesley & Highgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 2,411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (123.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bordesley & Highgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 556 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bordesley & Highgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bordesley & Highgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 448 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bordesley & Highgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bordesley & Highgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bordesley & Highgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 294 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bordesley & Highgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bordesley & Highgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bordesley & Highgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bordesley & Highgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bordesley & Highgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bordesley & Highgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bordesley & Highgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bordesley & Highgate recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bordesley & Highgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bordesley & Highgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordesley & Highgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balsall Heath West | 1,316 | 102.2 | -67% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,025 | 146.4 | -53% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,509 | 126.7 | -60% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | -33% |
| Ladywood | 10,993 | 411.7 | +31% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -78% |
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | -57% |
| Alum Rock | 2,317 | 85.5 | -73% |
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 & Highgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,334 |
| On or near Nightclub | 428 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 382 |
| On or near Hurst Street | 257 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 255 |
| On or near Bradford Street | 120 |
| On or near Dean Street | 118 |
| On or near Essex Street | 109 |
| On or near Supermarket | 109 |
| On or near Alcester Street | 99 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bordesley & Highgate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,235 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,083 | 33.9% |
| Under investigation | 524 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 376 | 6.1% |
| Not recorded | 294 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 248 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 165 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 163 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Bordesley & Highgate has an estimated population of 19,588. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bordesley & Highgate sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bordesley & Highgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 74.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 24.0% |
| Social rented homes | 33.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.7% |
Is Bordesley & Highgate a safe place to live?
Bordesley & Highgate recorded 313.8 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 & Highgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,411 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (556).
Is crime in Bordesley & Highgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordesley & Highgate was down 4% on the year before: 6,147 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,378 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bordesley & Highgate?
Bordesley & Highgate 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 & Highgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.