Crime in Garretts Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,255 crimes were recorded in Garretts Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Garretts Green
- Questions about crime in Garretts Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (564), criminal damage and arson (129) and vehicle crime (117) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 622nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Garretts Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,255 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,438 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Garretts Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,464 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (900). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,255 | 133.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,073 | 113.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,124 | 119.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,328 | 140.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,252 | 132.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,464 | 155.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,050 | 111.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,004 | 106.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 900 | 95.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Garretts Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 84 and possession of weapons rose from 20 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 117 to 70 and burglary fell from 45 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 564 | 59.8 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 129 | 13.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 12.4 | 5.0 | +34% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 9.1 | 8.5 | +83% |
| Public order | 84 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +115% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 7.4 | 15.4 | -40% |
| Other theft | 47 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 4.1 | 1.0 | +95% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.6 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Robbery | 24 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Garretts Green; the highest is South Yardley (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Yardley East (69.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Garretts Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley East | 840 | 69.9 | -47% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,507 | 128.3 | -4% |
| Sheldon | 2,703 | 123.0 | -7% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | 0% |
| South Yardley | 1,183 | 137.1 | +3% |
| Shard End | 1,215 | 110.7 | -17% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | +2% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,885 | 123.7 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Garretts Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Averill Road” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Averill Road | 102 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Clopton Road | 51 |
| On or near Holbeach Road | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Old College Road | 45 |
| On or near Broadstone Road | 40 |
| On or near Outmore Road | 38 |
| On or near Hotham Close | 37 |
Of the 1,185 crimes in Garretts Green with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 539 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 391 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 63 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Garretts Green has an estimated population of 9,438 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (6.9%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Garretts Green average decile 1.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Garretts Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 36.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Garretts Green a safe place to live?
Garretts Green recorded 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 622nd 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Garretts Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 564 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (129).
Is crime in Garretts Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Garretts Green was up 17% on the year before: 1,255 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,073 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Garretts Green?
About 9,438 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Garretts Green?
Garretts Green 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.