Crime in Erdington: statistics, rates and trends

2,794 crimes were recorded in Erdington in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,232 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Erdington has the 701st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Erdington was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,524 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,495). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 Erdington 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 robbery (+57%) and vehicle crime (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-63%) and drugs (-37%).

Violence and sexual offences in Erdington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Erdington recorded 1,232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Erdington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Erdington recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Erdington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Erdington recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Erdington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Erdington recorded 197 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 43% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Erdington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Erdington recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Erdington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Erdington recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Erdington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Erdington recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Erdington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Erdington recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Erdington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Erdington recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Erdington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Erdington recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Erdington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Erdington recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Erdington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Erdington recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Erdington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Erdington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Erdington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Erdington recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Erdington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Erdington 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.

Erdington has an estimated population of 21,731. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Erdington sits in decile 2.7, more 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 Erdington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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