Crime in Harborne: statistics, rates and trends
3,157 crimes were recorded in Harborne in the 12 months to August 2026, 130.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,441), public order (263) and vehicle crime (252) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Harborne | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,157 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 24,122 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Harborne peaked in the year to August 2023 (3,755 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,966). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,157 | 130.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,108 | 128.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,364 | 139.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,755 | 155.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,381 | 140.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,416 | 141.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,060 | 126.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,966 | 123.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,999 | 124.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 316 |
| July 2026 | 340 |
| June 2026 | 301 |
| May 2026 | 265 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 219 |
| January 2026 | 212 |
| December 2025 | 250 |
| November 2025 | 260 |
| October 2025 | 250 |
| September 2025 | 224 |
Compared with England and Wales, Harborne recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and drugs (27% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 26 to 43 and public order rose from 209 to 263, while anti-social behaviour fell from 219 to 109.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,441 | 59.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 263 | 10.9 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 252 | 10.4 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Other theft | 209 | 8.7 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 202 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 8.3 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Burglary | 198 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 61 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Drugs | 58 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Robbery | 46 | 1.9 | 1.4 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +65% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 1.3 | 0.8 | +14% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Harborne; the highest is Ladywood (410.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Quinton, Birmingham (86.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Harborne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton | 1,872 | 86.8 | -34% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -28% |
| Edgbaston | 1,533 | 92.7 | -29% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | -2% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | -16% |
| Bartley Green | 2,451 | 103.8 | -21% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | -12% |
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +214% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Harborne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (575).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 575 |
| On or near Parking Area | 266 |
| On or near Bullace Croft | 176 |
| On or near Marsland Close | 150 |
| On or near Leeson Walk | 81 |
| On or near Selcroft Avenue | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Woodleigh Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 44 |
| On or near Nately Grove | 41 |
Of the 3,048 crimes in Harborne with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,270 | 41.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,054 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 328 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 155 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 93 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Harborne has an estimated population of 24,122 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.6%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Harborne average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Harborne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Harborne a safe place to live?
Harborne recorded 130.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 666th 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 Harborne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (263).
Is crime in Harborne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Harborne was up 2% on the year before: 3,157 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,108 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Harborne?
About 24,122 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Harborne?
Harborne 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.