Crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull: statistics, rates and trends
1,008 crimes were recorded in Druids Heath & Monyhull in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Druids Heath & Monyhull
- Questions about crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (469), criminal damage and arson (99) and vehicle crime (96) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,334th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Druids Heath & Monyhull | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,008 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.4 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,455 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull of any year here (1,008 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,008 | 96.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,074 | 102.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,047 | 100.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,190 | 113.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,490 | 142.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,562 | 149.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,266 | 121.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,243 | 118.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,253 | 119.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (86% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (85% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and shoplifting (40% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 49 to 69 and vehicle crime rose from 73 to 96, while anti-social behaviour fell from 99 to 32 and shoplifting fell from 81 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 469 | 44.9 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 9.2 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Burglary | 69 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 5.1 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Druids Heath & Monyhull; the highest is Brandwood & King's Heath (129.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Hall Green South (47.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Druids Heath & Monyhull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highter's Heath | 1,347 | 126.9 | +32% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +35% |
| King's Norton South | 1,441 | 118.0 | +22% |
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | +17% |
| Billesley | 1,783 | 80.2 | -17% |
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | -10% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +20% |
| Hall Green South | 486 | 47.2 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Druids Heath & Monyhull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Iris Drive” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Iris Drive | 48 |
| On or near Pound Road | 47 |
| On or near Durnford Croft | 46 |
| On or near Dial Close | 31 |
| On or near Netheravon Close | 29 |
| On or near Thornham Way | 29 |
| On or near Britford Close | 27 |
| On or near Shrewton Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Winterbourne Croft | 22 |
| On or near Meadfoot Avenue | 21 |
Of the 976 crimes in Druids Heath & Monyhull with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 421 | 43.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 339 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Druids Heath & Monyhull has an estimated population of 10,455 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.7%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Druids Heath & Monyhull average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Druids Heath & Monyhull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 59.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Druids Heath & Monyhull a safe place to live?
Druids Heath & Monyhull recorded 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,334th 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 burglary.
What is the most common crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 469 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (99).
Is crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Druids Heath & Monyhull was down 6% on the year before: 1,008 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,074 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Druids Heath & Monyhull?
About 10,455 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Druids Heath & Monyhull?
Druids Heath & Monyhull 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.