Crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull: statistics, rates and trends
1,032 crimes were recorded in Druids Heath & Monyhull in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull at a glance
- Crime trends in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Types of crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Druids Heath & Monyhull compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Population and deprivation in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Questions about crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- About this data
1,032 crimes were recorded in Druids Heath & Monyhull in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 486 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Druids Heath & Monyhull has the 1,271st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Druids Heath & Monyhull | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,032 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,455 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,561 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,032). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 | 1,032 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,049 | 100.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,062 | 101.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,201 | 114.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,496 | 143.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,561 | 149.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,233 | 117.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,271 | 121.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,246 | 119.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 95 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 93 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Druids Heath & Monyhull 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+90%) and vehicle crime (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-61%) and shoplifting (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 486 | 46.5 | 1.36 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 9.8 | 1.44 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 9.1 | 1.84 | +30% |
| Burglary | 76 | 7.3 | 2.06 | +90% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.7 | 0.90 | +15% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.0 | 0.48 | -48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 3.5 | 0.23 | -61% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.5 | 2.56 | +0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.1 | 1.56 | -12% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -34% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Druids Heath & Monyhull 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Druids Heath & Monyhull
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Druids Heath & Monyhull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Druids Heath & Monyhull.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Druids Heath & Monyhull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highter's Heath | 1,341 | 126.3 | +28% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +30% |
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | +18% |
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | +13% |
| Billesley | 1,834 | 82.5 | -16% |
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -13% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +16% |
| Hall Green South | 511 | 49.7 | -50% |
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 Druids Heath & Monyhull over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pound Road | 48 |
| On or near Durnford Croft | 47 |
| On or near Iris Drive | 37 |
| On or near Netheravon Close | 34 |
| On or near Dial Close | 32 |
| On or near Thornham Way | 32 |
| On or near Shrewton Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Britford Close | 27 |
| On or near Winterbourne Croft | 27 |
| On or near Bicknell Croft | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Druids Heath & Monyhull 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 | 449 | 43.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 32.8% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 7.6% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Druids Heath & Monyhull has an estimated population of 10,455. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Druids Heath & Monyhull sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Druids Heath & Monyhull |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 59.1% |
Is Druids Heath & Monyhull a safe place to live?
Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Druids Heath & Monyhull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 486 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (102).
Is crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull was down 2% on the year before: 1,032 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,049 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Druids Heath & Monyhull?
Druids Heath & Monyhull 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 Druids Heath & Monyhull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.