Crime in Gravelly Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,216 crimes were recorded in Gravelly Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Gravelly Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Gravelly Hill
- Types of crime in Gravelly Hill
- Gravelly Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Gravelly Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Gravelly Hill
- Population and deprivation in Gravelly Hill
- Questions about crime in Gravelly Hill
- About this data
1,216 crimes were recorded in Gravelly Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 630 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Gravelly Hill has the 630th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Gravelly Hill | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,216 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,158 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Gravelly Hill was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,703 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,072). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 1,216 | 132.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,230 | 134.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,193 | 130.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,402 | 153.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,668 | 182.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,703 | 186.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,279 | 139.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,156 | 126.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,072 | 117.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 84 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Gravelly Hill 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, other theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+46%) and drugs (+44%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-80%) and other crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 630 | 68.8 | 2.01 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 13.0 | 1.92 | +3% |
| Other theft | 93 | 10.2 | 1.59 | +43% |
| Burglary | 83 | 9.1 | 2.56 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 8.6 | 1.75 | +46% |
| Public order | 55 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -21% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.3 | 1.30 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 3.4 | 3.49 | +19% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.5 | 1.86 | +15% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 1.2 | 0.71 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -44% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Gravelly Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Gravelly Hill recorded 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (68.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 51.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Gravelly Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Gravelly Hill recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Gravelly Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Gravelly Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Gravelly Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Gravelly Hill recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Gravelly Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Gravelly Hill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Gravelly Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Gravelly Hill recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Gravelly Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Gravelly Hill recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Gravelly Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Gravelly Hill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Gravelly Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Gravelly Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Gravelly Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Gravelly Hill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Gravelly Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Gravelly Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Gravelly Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Gravelly Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Gravelly Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Gravelly Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Gravelly Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Gravelly Hill 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Gravelly Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Gravelly Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gravelly Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +7% |
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | -3% |
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | -23% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | +2% |
| Alum Rock | 2,317 | 85.5 | -36% |
| Perry Common | 1,259 | 98.7 | -26% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | -8% |
| Aston | 2,914 | 128.6 | -3% |
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 Gravelly Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 108 |
| On or near Minstead Road | 99 |
| On or near Oval Road | 49 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 44 |
| On or near Wood End Road | 43 |
| On or near The Laurels | 38 |
| On or near A5127 | 37 |
| On or near Arton Croft | 37 |
| On or near Alleyne Grove | 34 |
| On or near Coppice Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Gravelly Hill 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 | 606 | 49.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 325 | 26.7% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.4% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Gravelly Hill has an estimated population of 9,158. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Gravelly Hill sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Gravelly Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 82.9% |
Is Gravelly Hill a safe place to live?
Gravelly Hill recorded 132.8 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 Gravelly Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (119).
Is crime in Gravelly Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gravelly Hill was down 1% on the year before: 1,216 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,230 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Gravelly Hill?
Gravelly Hill 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 Gravelly Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.