Crime in Bournville & Cotteridge: statistics, rates and trends
2,702 crimes were recorded in Bournville & Cotteridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.3 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 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
- Population and deprivation in Bournville & Cotteridge
- Questions about crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
- About this data
2,702 crimes were recorded in Bournville & Cotteridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.3 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 912 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bournville & Cotteridge has the 919th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bournville & Cotteridge | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,702 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.3 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,641 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bournville & Cotteridge was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,048 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,079). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 2,702 | 114.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,815 | 119.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,934 | 124.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,882 | 121.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,048 | 128.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,744 | 116.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,307 | 97.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,250 | 95.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,079 | 87.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 231 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bournville & Cotteridge 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+38%) and drugs (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and possession of weapons (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 912 | 38.6 | 1.13 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 423 | 17.9 | 2.16 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 242 | 10.2 | 2.08 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 240 | 10.2 | 1.50 | +26% |
| Public order | 208 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 5.9 | 0.38 | -54% |
| Burglary | 128 | 5.4 | 1.53 | +0% |
| Other theft | 120 | 5.1 | 0.79 | -10% |
| Drugs | 97 | 4.1 | 1.25 | +31% |
| Robbery | 72 | 3.0 | 2.25 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 46 | 1.9 | 2.00 | -26% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.9 | 0.88 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.8 | 0.93 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.5 | 0.33 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bournville & Cotteridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 912 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 33.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bournville & Cotteridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 423 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bournville & Cotteridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bournville & Cotteridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bournville & Cotteridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bournville & Cotteridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bournville & Cotteridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bournville & Cotteridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 97 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 31% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bournville & Cotteridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bournville & Cotteridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bournville & Cotteridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bournville & Cotteridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bournville & Cotteridge
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bournville & Cotteridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bournville & Cotteridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bournville & Cotteridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | -2% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -16% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,187 | 110.8 | -3% |
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -25% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +12% |
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | +2% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -25% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +22% |
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 Bournville & Cotteridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 343 |
| On or near Supermarket | 316 |
| On or near Charfield Close | 315 |
| On or near Parking Area | 115 |
| On or near The Dingle | 78 |
| On or near Rebeca Drive | 45 |
| On or near Overbury Road | 44 |
| On or near Raddlebarn Road | 41 |
| On or near Ingoldsby Road | 39 |
| On or near Overbury Close | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bournville & Cotteridge 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 | 997 | 36.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 889 | 32.9% |
| Under investigation | 244 | 9.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 159 | 5.9% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 103 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Bournville & Cotteridge has an estimated population of 23,641. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bournville & Cotteridge sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bournville & Cotteridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.4% |
Is Bournville & Cotteridge a safe place to live?
Bournville & Cotteridge recorded 114.3 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 Bournville & Cotteridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 912 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (423).
Is crime in Bournville & Cotteridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bournville & Cotteridge was down 4% on the year before: 2,702 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,815 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bournville & Cotteridge?
Bournville & Cotteridge 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 Bournville & Cotteridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.