Crime in Castle Vale: statistics, rates and trends
1,464 crimes were recorded in Castle Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castle Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle Vale
- Types of crime in Castle Vale
- Castle Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle Vale
- Population and deprivation in Castle Vale
- Questions about crime in Castle Vale
- About this data
1,464 crimes were recorded in Castle Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 612 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castle Vale has the 498th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castle Vale | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,464 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.9 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,243 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castle Vale was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,085 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,210). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,464 | 142.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,210 | 118.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,275 | 124.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,506 | 147.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,941 | 189.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,085 | 203.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,337 | 130.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,308 | 127.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,317 | 128.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 135 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 121 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castle Vale 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+83%) and possession of weapons (+46%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 612 | 59.7 | 1.75 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 253 | 24.7 | 2.98 | +83% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 11.1 | 1.64 | +25% |
| Public order | 91 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 8.2 | 1.66 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 6.7 | 0.44 | -45% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +13% |
| Burglary | 43 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 4.0 | 4.12 | +46% |
| Other crime | 36 | 3.5 | 1.66 | -3% |
| Robbery | 29 | 2.8 | 2.10 | +81% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.5 | 0.78 | +30% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castle Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castle Vale recorded 612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castle Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castle Vale recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castle Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castle Vale recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castle Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castle Vale recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castle Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castle Vale recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castle Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castle Vale recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castle Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castle Vale recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castle Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castle Vale recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castle Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castle Vale recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castle Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castle Vale recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castle Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castle Vale recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castle Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castle Vale recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castle Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castle Vale recorded 5 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castle Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castle Vale recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castle Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castle Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | -5% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | -15% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | -57% |
| Shard End | 1,223 | 111.4 | -22% |
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | -10% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | -36% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,473 | 127.1 | -11% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,216 | 132.8 | -7% |
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 Castle Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brabazon Grove | 205 |
| On or near Lanark Croft | 122 |
| On or near Dunlop Way | 61 |
| On or near Valencia Croft | 32 |
| On or near Dixon Close | 31 |
| On or near School Close | 31 |
| On or near Dyce Close | 29 |
| On or near St Athan Croft | 25 |
| On or near Bovingdon Road | 24 |
| On or near Castle Bromwich | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castle Vale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 579 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 461 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 8.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 5.8% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Castle Vale has an estimated population of 10,243. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castle Vale sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castle Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.4% |
| Social rented homes | 55.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 86.8% |
Is Castle Vale a safe place to live?
Castle Vale recorded 142.9 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 Castle Vale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (253).
Is crime in Castle Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle Vale was up 21% on the year before: 1,464 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,210 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castle Vale?
Castle Vale 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 Castle Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.