Crime in Edgbaston: statistics, rates and trends
1,533 crimes were recorded in Edgbaston in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 34% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edgbaston at a glance
- Crime trends in Edgbaston
- Types of crime in Edgbaston
- Edgbaston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edgbaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edgbaston
- Demographics of Edgbaston
- Questions about crime in Edgbaston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (510), vehicle crime (188) and burglary (160) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,422nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Edgbaston | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,533 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.7 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -34% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,546 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Edgbaston of any year here (1,533 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,533 | 92.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,313 | 139.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,798 | 108.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,864 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,256 | 136.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,950 | 117.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,679 | 101.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,933 | 116.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,640 | 99.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 178 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 77 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 156 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
Compared with England and Wales, Edgbaston recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.7 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and drugs (52% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 114 to 153, while shoplifting fell from 681 to 146 and anti-social behaviour fell from 116 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 510 | 30.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 188 | 11.4 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Burglary | 160 | 9.7 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other theft | 153 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 8.8 | 8.5 | -79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 63 | 3.8 | 0.8 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -69% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -4% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.5 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Edgbaston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edgbaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +343% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,305 | 101.4 | +9% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | +18% |
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +41% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | +38% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,143 | 313.6 | +238% |
| Moseley | 2,606 | 112.5 | +21% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +104% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Edgbaston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Greenfield Crescent” (205).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Greenfield Crescent | 205 |
| On or near Hollies Croft | 70 |
| On or near Edgbaston Park Road | 69 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 66 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Wyatt Close | 39 |
| On or near Church Road | 33 |
| On or near Constance Road | 32 |
| On or near Christchurch Close | 31 |
| On or near Dollery Drive | 25 |
Of the 1,497 crimes in Edgbaston with a recorded outcome, 51% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 760 | 50.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 448 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Edgbaston has an estimated population of 16,546 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (37.2%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (6.1%, against 3.4%) and more private renting (32%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edgbaston average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Edgbaston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Edgbaston a safe place to live?
Edgbaston recorded 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,422nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Edgbaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 510 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (188).
Is crime in Edgbaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgbaston was down 34% on the year before: 1,533 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edgbaston?
About 16,546 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edgbaston?
Edgbaston 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.