Crime in Edgbaston: statistics, rates and trends

1,568 crimes were recorded in Edgbaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 34% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 519 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Edgbaston has the 1,373rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Edgbaston was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,568). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Edgbaston 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 vehicle crime, burglary, other theft.

The largest increases were in other theft (+25%) and bicycle theft (+11%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and anti-social behaviour (-64%).

Violence and sexual offences in Edgbaston

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Edgbaston recorded 519 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Edgbaston

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Edgbaston recorded 192 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Edgbaston

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Edgbaston recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Edgbaston

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Edgbaston recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Edgbaston

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Edgbaston recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Edgbaston

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Edgbaston recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Edgbaston

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Edgbaston recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Edgbaston

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Edgbaston recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Edgbaston

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Edgbaston recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Edgbaston

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Edgbaston recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Edgbaston

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Edgbaston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Edgbaston

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Edgbaston recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Edgbaston

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Edgbaston recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Edgbaston

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Edgbaston recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Edgbaston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Edgbaston.

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 Edgbaston over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Edgbaston 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.

Edgbaston has an estimated population of 16,546. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Edgbaston sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Edgbaston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.