Crime in Hall Green South: statistics, rates and trends
511 crimes were recorded in Hall Green South in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hall Green South at a glance
- Crime trends in Hall Green South
- Types of crime in Hall Green South
- Hall Green South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hall Green South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hall Green South
- Population and deprivation in Hall Green South
- Questions about crime in Hall Green South
- About this data
511 crimes were recorded in Hall Green South in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 229 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hall Green South has the 3,038th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hall Green South | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 511 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,288 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hall Green South was highest in the year to July 2021 (628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (440). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 511 | 49.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 440 | 42.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 504 | 49.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 517 | 50.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 544 | 52.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 628 | 61.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 458 | 44.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 503 | 48.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 513 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hall Green South 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+42%) and vehicle crime (+36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 8.8 | 1.80 | +36% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.5 | 1.26 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.6 | 0.53 | +42% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.0 | 0.97 | +50% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.0 | 0.32 | +11% |
| Public order | 19 | 1.8 | 0.28 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.1 | 0.07 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.8 | 0.09 | -33% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.50 | +75% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -58% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hall Green South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hall Green South recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hall Green South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hall Green South recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hall Green South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hall Green South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hall Green South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hall Green South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hall Green South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hall Green South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hall Green South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hall Green South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hall Green South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hall Green South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hall Green South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hall Green South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hall Green South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hall Green South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hall Green South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hall Green South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hall Green South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hall Green South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hall Green South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hall Green South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hall Green South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hall Green South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hall Green South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hall Green South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hall Green South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hall Green South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hall Green South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billesley | 1,834 | 82.5 | +66% |
| Hall Green North | 2,078 | 78.7 | +58% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,341 | 126.3 | +154% |
| Acocks Green | 3,625 | 135.1 | +172% |
| Sparkhill | 1,989 | 97.7 | +97% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +159% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,032 | 98.7 | +99% |
| Moseley | 2,620 | 113.1 | +128% |
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 Hall Green South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Robin Hood Lane | 27 |
| On or near Newborough Road | 20 |
| On or near Barton Croft | 19 |
| On or near Oak Tree Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Southfield Drive | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Cole Valley Road | 17 |
| On or near Barbara Road | 16 |
| On or near Primrose Croft | 15 |
| On or near Robin Hood Croft | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hall Green South 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 | 209 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 39.1% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% |
| Not recorded | 11 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Hall Green South has an estimated population of 10,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hall Green South sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hall Green South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Hall Green South a safe place to live?
Hall Green South recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Hall Green South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (91).
Is crime in Hall Green South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hall Green South was up 16% on the year before: 511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 440 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hall Green South?
Hall Green South 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 Hall Green South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.