Crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross: statistics, rates and trends
3,473 crimes were recorded in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross at a glance
- Crime trends in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- Types of crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- Glebe Farm & Tile Cross compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- What happened after crimes were reported in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- Population and deprivation in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- Questions about crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
- About this data
3,473 crimes were recorded in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,574 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has the 728th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,473 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.1 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 27,331 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,054 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,639). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 3,473 | 127.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,654 | 133.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,732 | 136.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,011 | 146.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,986 | 145.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,054 | 148.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,194 | 116.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,008 | 110.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,639 | 96.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 315 |
| June 2026 | 359 |
| May 2026 | 297 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 264 |
| February 2026 | 245 |
| January 2026 | 304 |
| December 2025 | 258 |
| November 2025 | 302 |
| October 2025 | 315 |
| September 2025 | 246 |
| August 2025 | 300 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 (+18%) and criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and other crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,574 | 57.6 | 1.68 | -0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 328 | 12.0 | 1.77 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 310 | 11.3 | 2.30 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 296 | 10.8 | 1.31 | -5% |
| Public order | 191 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 5.3 | 0.35 | -54% |
| Other theft | 142 | 5.2 | 0.81 | -17% |
| Burglary | 128 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +10% |
| Robbery | 97 | 3.5 | 2.63 | +18% |
| Drugs | 92 | 3.4 | 1.03 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 79 | 2.9 | 2.98 | +16% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.3 | 1.07 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 1,574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 310 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 191 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 10% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 145 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 54% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 62 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 down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 7 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 22% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Glebe Farm & Tile Cross, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Glebe Farm & Tile Cross.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Glebe Farm & Tile Cross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green | 1,225 | 129.8 | +2% |
| Yardley East | 810 | 67.4 | -47% |
| Shard End | 1,223 | 111.4 | -12% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +5% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | -4% |
| Sheldon | 2,711 | 123.4 | -3% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | +5% |
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | -20% |
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 Glebe Farm & Tile Cross over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Flaxley Parkway | 167 |
| On or near Blackmoor Croft | 165 |
| On or near Heritage Way | 95 |
| On or near Cliffe Drive | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 78 |
| On or near Old Station Road | 77 |
| On or near Lea Village | 70 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 63 |
| On or near Burney Lane | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 | 1,430 | 41.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,122 | 32.3% |
| Under investigation | 283 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 163 | 4.7% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 130 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 78 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross has an estimated population of 27,331. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Glebe Farm & Tile Cross |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.2% |
| Social rented homes | 32.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 80.9% |
Is Glebe Farm & Tile Cross a safe place to live?
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross recorded 127.1 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 Glebe Farm & Tile Cross?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (328).
Is crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross going up or down?
Recorded crime in Glebe Farm & Tile Cross was down 5% on the year before: 3,473 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,654 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Glebe Farm & Tile Cross?
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross 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 Glebe Farm & Tile Cross. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.