Crime in Hall Green South: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Hall Green South in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hall Green South
- Questions about crime in Hall Green South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (216), vehicle crime (88) and burglary (45) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hall Green South | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,288 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hall Green South peaked in the year to August 2021 (620 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (453). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 47.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 453 | 44.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 499 | 48.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 493 | 47.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 584 | 56.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 620 | 60.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 458 | 44.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 497 | 48.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 517 | 50.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hall Green South recorded notably more vehicle crime (72% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 38 and vehicle crime rose from 69 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 21.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 8.6 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 0.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Hall Green South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hall Green South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billesley | 1,783 | 80.2 | +70% |
| Hall Green North | 2,148 | 81.4 | +72% |
| Highter's Heath | 1,347 | 126.9 | +169% |
| Acocks Green | 3,622 | 134.9 | +186% |
| Sparkhill | 1,978 | 97.2 | +106% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +175% |
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,008 | 96.4 | +104% |
| Moseley | 2,606 | 112.5 | +138% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Hall Green South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Robin Hood Lane” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Robin Hood Lane | 26 |
| On or near Newborough Road | 20 |
| On or near Southfield Drive | 20 |
| On or near Barton Croft | 18 |
| On or near Oak Tree Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Cheyne Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Barbara Road | 15 |
| On or near Cole Valley Road | 15 |
| On or near Primrose Croft | 15 |
| On or near Acheson Road | 14 |
Of the 477 crimes in Hall Green South with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Hall Green South has an estimated population of 10,288 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more home ownership (79%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hall Green South average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hall Green South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hall Green South a safe place to live?
Hall Green South recorded 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hall Green South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (88).
Is crime in Hall Green South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hall Green South was up 7% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 453 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hall Green South?
About 10,288 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hall Green South?
Hall Green South 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.