Crime in Garretts Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,225 crimes were recorded in Garretts Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Garretts Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Garretts Green
- Types of crime in Garretts Green
- Garretts Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Garretts Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Garretts Green
- Population and deprivation in Garretts Green
- Questions about crime in Garretts Green
- About this data
1,225 crimes were recorded in Garretts Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 129.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 561 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Garretts Green has the 682nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Garretts Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,225 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,438 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Garretts Green was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,454 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (914). Over the whole period it rose 34%, 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 | 1,225 | 129.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,070 | 113.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,171 | 124.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,303 | 138.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,252 | 132.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,454 | 154.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,027 | 108.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,003 | 106.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 914 | 96.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Garretts Green 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 possession of weapons (+85%) and public order (+70%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 561 | 59.4 | 1.74 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 12.6 | 1.86 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 119 | 12.6 | 2.56 | +37% |
| Public order | 78 | 8.3 | 1.24 | +70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 70 | 7.4 | 0.90 | +46% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 3.9 | 4.04 | +85% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.5 | 0.99 | -30% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +0% |
| Robbery | 27 | 2.9 | 2.12 | +0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.1 | 1.00 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.0 | 0.56 | +125% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Garretts Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Garretts Green recorded 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Garretts Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Garretts Green recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Garretts Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Garretts Green recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Garretts Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Garretts Green recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Garretts Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Garretts Green recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Garretts Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Garretts Green recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Garretts Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Garretts Green recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Garretts Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Garretts Green recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Garretts Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Garretts Green recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Garretts Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Garretts Green recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Garretts Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Garretts Green recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Garretts Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Garretts Green recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Garretts Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Garretts Green recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Garretts Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Garretts Green recorded 3 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 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Garretts Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Garretts Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garretts Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley East | 810 | 67.4 | -48% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,473 | 127.1 | -2% |
| Sheldon | 2,711 | 123.4 | -5% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +3% |
| South Yardley | 1,185 | 137.3 | +6% |
| Shard End | 1,223 | 111.4 | -14% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | +3% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | -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 Garretts Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Averill Road | 97 |
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Clopton Road | 52 |
| On or near Holbeach Road | 49 |
| On or near Old College Road | 46 |
| On or near Hotham Close | 41 |
| On or near Broadstone Road | 37 |
| On or near Outmore Road | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Garretts Green 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 | 548 | 44.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 363 | 29.6% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 8.0% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
Garretts Green has an estimated population of 9,438. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Garretts Green sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Garretts Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% |
| Social rented homes | 36.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.5% |
Is Garretts Green a safe place to live?
Garretts Green recorded 129.8 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 Garretts Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 561 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (119).
Is crime in Garretts Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garretts Green was up 14% on the year before: 1,225 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,070 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Garretts Green?
Garretts Green 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 Garretts Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.