Crime in Hall Green North: statistics, rates and trends
2,148 crimes were recorded in Hall Green North in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hall Green North at a glance
- Crime trends in Hall Green North
- Types of crime in Hall Green North
- Hall Green North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hall Green North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hall Green North
- Demographics of Hall Green North
- Questions about crime in Hall Green North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (990), vehicle crime (226) and criminal damage and arson (151) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hall Green North | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,148 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.4 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,404 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hall Green North peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,565 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,681). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,148 | 81.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,862 | 70.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,004 | 75.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,454 | 92.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,565 | 97.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,308 | 87.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,854 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,794 | 67.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,681 | 63.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 229 |
| July 2026 | 234 |
| June 2026 | 189 |
| May 2026 | 178 |
| April 2026 | 197 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 146 |
| January 2026 | 170 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 166 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hall Green North recorded notably more possession of weapons (76% above the national rate), vehicle crime (72% above the national rate) and burglary (59% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (86% below) and shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 39 to 95 and drugs rose from 34 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 99 to 57 and other crime fell from 50 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 990 | 37.5 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 226 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 149 | 5.6 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other theft | 143 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Public order | 119 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +144% |
| Drugs | 72 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +112% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 1.7 | 1.0 | -15% |
| Robbery | 45 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +22% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hall Green North; the highest is South Yardley (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hall Green South (47.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hall Green North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acocks Green | 3,622 | 134.9 | +66% |
| Hall Green South | 486 | 47.2 | -42% |
| Sparkhill | 1,978 | 97.2 | +19% |
| Billesley | 1,783 | 80.2 | -1% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | +50% |
| Moseley | 2,606 | 112.5 | +38% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,507 | 126.6 | +56% |
| South Yardley | 1,183 | 137.1 | +69% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Hall Green North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (128).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 128 |
| On or near Hall Green | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Formans Road | 56 |
| On or near Green Bank Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Prestige Avenue | 51 |
| On or near Cubley Road | 48 |
| On or near Hillmount Close | 48 |
| On or near Edgcombe Road | 46 |
| On or near New Imperial Crescent | 46 |
Of the 2,091 crimes in Hall Green North with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 825 | 39.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 778 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Hall Green North has an estimated population of 26,404 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (12.0%, against 7.9%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and more children (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hall Green North average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hall Green North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hall Green North a safe place to live?
Hall Green North recorded 81.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,787th 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 Hall Green North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 990 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (226).
Is crime in Hall Green North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hall Green North was up 15% on the year before: 2,148 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,862 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hall Green North?
About 26,404 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hall Green North?
Hall Green North 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.