Crime in Gravelly Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,254 crimes were recorded in Gravelly Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Gravelly Hill
- Questions about crime in Gravelly Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (638), criminal damage and arson (117) and other theft (98) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 574th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Gravelly Hill | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,254 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,158 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Gravelly Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,741 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,066). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,254 | 136.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,215 | 132.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,208 | 131.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,370 | 149.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,635 | 178.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,741 | 190.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,289 | 140.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,169 | 127.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,066 | 116.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Gravelly Hill recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.6 times the national rate) and robbery (2.4 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 28 to 41 and other theft rose from 67 to 98, while other crime fell from 42 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 638 | 69.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 12.8 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 98 | 10.7 | 6.4 | +46% |
| Burglary | 85 | 9.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 8.8 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 41 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 3.5 | 1.0 | +10% |
| Robbery | 30 | 3.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 1.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Gravelly Hill; the highest is Stockland Green (142.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Alum Rock (87.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Gravelly Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +4% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | -5% |
| Ward End | 1,431 | 102.3 | -25% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | 0% |
| Alum Rock | 2,382 | 87.9 | -36% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | -27% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,885 | 123.7 | -10% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Gravelly Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 111 |
| On or near Minstead Road | 107 |
| On or near Oval Road | 50 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 47 |
| On or near Wood End Road | 44 |
| On or near A5127 | 40 |
| On or near The Laurels | 38 |
| On or near St Dominic'S Road | 37 |
| On or near Arton Croft | 36 |
| On or near Oakfield Road | 34 |
Of the 1,238 crimes in Gravelly Hill with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 601 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 353 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Gravelly Hill has an estimated population of 9,158 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.5%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Gravelly Hill average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Gravelly Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 82.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Gravelly Hill a safe place to live?
Gravelly Hill recorded 136.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 574th 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 burglary.
What is the most common crime in Gravelly Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 638 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (117).
Is crime in Gravelly Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Gravelly Hill was up 3% on the year before: 1,254 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,215 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Gravelly Hill?
About 9,158 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Gravelly Hill?
Gravelly Hill 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.