Crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill: statistics, rates and trends
2,885 crimes were recorded in Bromford & Hodge Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromford & Hodge Hill
- Types of crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill
- Bromford & Hodge Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromford & Hodge Hill
- Demographics of Bromford & Hodge Hill
- Questions about crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,166), shoplifting (510) and vehicle crime (226) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 776th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bromford & Hodge Hill | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,885 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.7 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,325 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,082 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,052). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,885 | 123.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,870 | 123.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,668 | 114.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,082 | 132.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,984 | 127.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,732 | 117.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,264 | 97.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,052 | 88.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,096 | 89.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 277 |
| July 2026 | 295 |
| June 2026 | 296 |
| May 2026 | 239 |
| April 2026 | 261 |
| March 2026 | 230 |
| February 2026 | 224 |
| January 2026 | 215 |
| December 2025 | 216 |
| November 2025 | 209 |
| October 2025 | 234 |
| September 2025 | 189 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.6 times the national rate) and robbery (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (36% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 41 to 58 and drugs rose from 70 to 83, while anti-social behaviour fell from 192 to 123 and other theft fell from 131 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,166 | 50.0 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 510 | 21.9 | 8.5 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 9.7 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 221 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 133 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 5.3 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Burglary | 105 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 96 | 4.1 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Drugs | 83 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 77 | 3.3 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Robbery | 71 | 3.0 | 1.4 | -24% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromford & Hodge Hill; the highest is Castle Vale (140.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ward End (102.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromford & Hodge Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward End | 1,431 | 102.3 | -17% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,507 | 128.3 | +4% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +10% |
| Shard End | 1,215 | 110.7 | -10% |
| Castle Vale | 1,439 | 140.5 | +14% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | +10% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | +7% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bromford & Hodge Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B4114” (343).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B4114 | 343 |
| On or near Fowey Road | 298 |
| On or near Farnhurst Road | 58 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Bromford Way | 57 |
| On or near Blossom Grove | 56 |
| On or near Heath Way | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Robertson Knoll | 52 |
| On or near Old Bromford Lane | 51 |
Of the 2,762 crimes in Bromford & Hodge Hill with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 123 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,097 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 938 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 246 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 218 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 95 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 55 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Bromford & Hodge Hill has an estimated population of 23,325 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%), more students (12.8%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromford & Hodge Hill average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bromford & Hodge Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 32.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bromford & Hodge Hill a safe place to live?
Bromford & Hodge Hill recorded 123.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 776th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,166 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (510).
Is crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromford & Hodge Hill was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,885 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,870 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromford & Hodge Hill?
About 23,325 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromford & Hodge Hill?
Bromford & Hodge Hill 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.