Crime in Erdington: statistics, rates and trends
2,831 crimes were recorded in Erdington in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Erdington at a glance
- Crime trends in Erdington
- Types of crime in Erdington
- Erdington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Erdington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Erdington
- Demographics of Erdington
- Questions about crime in Erdington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,250), shoplifting (222) and vehicle crime (204) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 676th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Erdington | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,831 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.3 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,731 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Erdington peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,482 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,542). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,831 | 130.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,688 | 123.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,973 | 136.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,172 | 146.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,482 | 160.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,179 | 146.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,557 | 117.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,542 | 117.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,682 | 123.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| July 2026 | 286 |
| June 2026 | 266 |
| May 2026 | 242 |
| April 2026 | 246 |
| March 2026 | 220 |
| February 2026 | 207 |
| January 2026 | 225 |
| December 2025 | 193 |
| November 2025 | 222 |
| October 2025 | 251 |
| September 2025 | 221 |
Compared with England and Wales, Erdington recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.6 times the national rate), robbery (3.4 times the national rate) and burglary (90% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 61 to 100 and vehicle crime rose from 139 to 204, while anti-social behaviour fell from 286 to 103 and drugs fell from 152 to 93.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,250 | 57.5 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 10.2 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 204 | 9.4 | 5.0 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 178 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 157 | 7.2 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Burglary | 147 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -64% |
| Robbery | 100 | 4.6 | 1.4 | +64% |
| Drugs | 93 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 75 | 3.5 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 1.4 | 1.7 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Erdington; the highest is Stockland Green (142.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walmley & Minworth (62.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Erdington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +5% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -28% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | +5% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | -23% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +9% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -40% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | -52% |
| Castle Vale | 1,439 | 140.5 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Erdington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (434).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 434 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 147 |
| On or near B4139 | 140 |
| On or near Sir Benjamin Stone Way | 95 |
| On or near Coton Lane | 94 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 72 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 70 |
| On or near Wilberforce Way | 63 |
| On or near Gravelly Lane | 55 |
| On or near Mona Road | 54 |
Of the 2,728 crimes in Erdington with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,061 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,025 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 241 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 117 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Erdington has an estimated population of 21,731 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (33%, against 23%), more private renting (26%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Erdington average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Erdington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Erdington a safe place to live?
Erdington recorded 130.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 676th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Erdington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,250 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (222).
Is crime in Erdington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Erdington was up 5% on the year before: 2,831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,688 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Erdington?
About 21,731 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Erdington?
Erdington 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.