Crime in Bournville & Cotteridge: statistics, rates and trends
2,735 crimes were recorded in Bournville & Cotteridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.7 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 Bournville & Cotteridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Bournville & Cotteridge
- Types of crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
- Bournville & Cotteridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bournville & Cotteridge
- Demographics of Bournville & Cotteridge
- Questions about crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (931), shoplifting (431) and criminal damage and arson (248) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bournville & Cotteridge | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,735 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.7 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,641 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bournville & Cotteridge peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,037 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,055). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,735 | 115.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,795 | 118.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,984 | 126.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,824 | 119.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,037 | 128.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,825 | 119.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,301 | 97.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,281 | 96.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,055 | 86.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 264 |
| July 2026 | 266 |
| June 2026 | 245 |
| May 2026 | 251 |
| April 2026 | 221 |
| March 2026 | 240 |
| February 2026 | 167 |
| January 2026 | 207 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 233 |
| October 2025 | 257 |
| September 2025 | 203 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bournville & Cotteridge recorded notably more shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 75 to 101 and criminal damage and arson rose from 190 to 248, while anti-social behaviour fell from 303 to 127 and possession of weapons fell from 56 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 931 | 39.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 431 | 18.2 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 248 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 237 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Public order | 210 | 8.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 141 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -58% |
| Other theft | 124 | 5.2 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Drugs | 101 | 4.3 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Robbery | 67 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +16% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 1.9 | 1.0 | -18% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bournville & Cotteridge; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bournville & Cotteridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | -2% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -18% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | -5% |
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | -25% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +12% |
| King's Norton South | 1,441 | 118.0 | +2% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | -25% |
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Bournville & Cotteridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (341).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 341 |
| On or near Supermarket | 317 |
| On or near Charfield Close | 313 |
| On or near Parking Area | 130 |
| On or near The Dingle | 80 |
| On or near Rebeca Drive | 50 |
| On or near Overbury Road | 47 |
| On or near Overbury Close | 40 |
| On or near Ingoldsby Road | 38 |
| On or near Raddlebarn Road | 36 |
Of the 2,608 crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 127 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,026 | 39.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 888 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 240 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 177 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 97 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Bournville & Cotteridge has an estimated population of 23,641 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (20.9%, against 7.9%), more social housing (28%, against 17%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bournville & Cotteridge average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bournville & Cotteridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bournville & Cotteridge a safe place to live?
Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 115.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 902nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bournville & Cotteridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 931 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (431).
Is crime in Bournville & Cotteridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bournville & Cotteridge was down 2% on the year before: 2,735 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,795 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bournville & Cotteridge?
About 23,641 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bournville & Cotteridge?
Bournville & Cotteridge 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.