Crime in Frankley Great Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,618 crimes were recorded in Frankley Great Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Frankley Great Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Frankley Great Park
- Types of crime in Frankley Great Park
- Frankley Great Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Frankley Great Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frankley Great Park
- Population and deprivation in Frankley Great Park
- Questions about crime in Frankley Great Park
- About this data
1,618 crimes were recorded in Frankley Great Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 747 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Frankley Great Park has the 818th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frankley Great Park | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,618 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.0 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,370 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frankley Great Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,052 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,618). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,618 | 121.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,037 | 152.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,967 | 147.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,878 | 140.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,052 | 153.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,942 | 145.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,761 | 131.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,851 | 138.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,841 | 137.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 144 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 169 |
| September 2025 | 127 |
| August 2025 | 145 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frankley Great Park 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 (+35%) and public order (+25%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-75%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 747 | 55.9 | 1.63 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 10.8 | 1.59 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 7.8 | 0.94 | -75% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 7.6 | 1.55 | -20% |
| Burglary | 100 | 7.5 | 2.11 | +8% |
| Other theft | 97 | 7.3 | 1.13 | -29% |
| Public order | 94 | 7.0 | 1.06 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 6.4 | 0.42 | -45% |
| Robbery | 46 | 3.4 | 2.55 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 2.5 | 2.54 | -6% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +8% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.89 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.36 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frankley Great Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frankley Great Park recorded 747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frankley Great Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frankley Great Park recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frankley Great Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frankley Great Park recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frankley Great Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frankley Great Park recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frankley Great Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frankley Great Park recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frankley Great Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frankley Great Park recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frankley Great Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frankley Great Park recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frankley Great Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frankley Great Park recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frankley Great Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frankley Great Park recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frankley Great Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frankley Great Park recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frankley Great Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frankley Great Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frankley Great Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frankley Great Park recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frankley Great Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frankley Great Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frankley Great Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frankley Great Park recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Frankley Great Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frankley Great Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frankley Great Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubery & Rednal | 916 | 99.1 | -18% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -30% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +15% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,613 | 113.4 | -6% |
| Bartley Green | 2,503 | 106.0 | -12% |
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -29% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -21% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | -6% |
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 Frankley Great Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 193 |
| On or near The Green | 89 |
| On or near Reaside Drive | 78 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Radnor Close | 39 |
| On or near Mitten Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Charnwood Close | 25 |
| On or near Lysander Road | 24 |
| On or near Cotswold Close | 23 |
| On or near New Wood Drive | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frankley Great Park 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 695 | 43.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 541 | 33.4% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 7.0% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Frankley Great Park has an estimated population of 13,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frankley Great Park sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frankley Great Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.4% |
| Social rented homes | 32.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.9% |
Is Frankley Great Park a safe place to live?
Frankley Great Park recorded 121.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Frankley Great Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (144).
Is crime in Frankley Great Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frankley Great Park was down 21% on the year before: 1,618 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,037 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frankley Great Park?
Frankley Great Park is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Frankley Great Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.