Crime in Heartlands: statistics, rates and trends
1,907 crimes were recorded in Heartlands in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Heartlands at a glance
- Crime trends in Heartlands
- Types of crime in Heartlands
- Heartlands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Heartlands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Heartlands
- Demographics of Heartlands
- Questions about crime in Heartlands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,027), public order (184) and criminal damage and arson (143) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 593rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Heartlands | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,907 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 14,019 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Heartlands peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,986 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,238). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,907 | 136.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,772 | 126.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,539 | 109.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,678 | 119.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,891 | 134.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,986 | 141.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,485 | 105.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,425 | 101.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,238 | 88.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 163 |
| July 2026 | 165 |
| June 2026 | 207 |
| May 2026 | 192 |
| April 2026 | 140 |
| March 2026 | 174 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 145 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 152 |
Compared with England and Wales, Heartlands recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.5 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (2.1 times the national rate) and public order (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (81% below) and anti-social behaviour (78% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 23 to 35 and public order rose from 139 to 184, while anti-social behaviour fell from 124 to 47 and other crime fell from 37 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,027 | 73.3 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Public order | 184 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 9.0 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Other theft | 107 | 7.6 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 61 | 4.4 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Burglary | 58 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -62% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.5 | 1.4 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 1.6 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Heartlands; the highest is Bordesley Green (144.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Yardley East (69.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heartlands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | -2% |
| Alum Rock | 2,382 | 87.9 | -35% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -48% |
| Ward End | 1,431 | 102.3 | -25% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,002 | 144.8 | +6% |
| Yardley East | 840 | 69.9 | -49% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,885 | 123.7 | -9% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Heartlands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (515).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 515 |
| On or near Alston Grove | 92 |
| On or near Bordesley Close | 87 |
| On or near Yardley Green Road | 84 |
| On or near Nesbit Grove | 64 |
| On or near Finnemore Road | 59 |
| On or near Alum Drive | 51 |
| On or near Whitacre Road | 51 |
| On or near Supermarket | 49 |
| On or near Alumhurst Avenue | 45 |
Of the 1,860 crimes in Heartlands with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 901 | 48.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 527 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 181 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 70 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Heartlands has an estimated population of 14,019 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (16.0%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (6.7%, against 3.4%) and more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Heartlands average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Heartlands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Heartlands a safe place to live?
Heartlands recorded 136.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 593rd 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 violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Heartlands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,027 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (184).
Is crime in Heartlands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heartlands was up 8% on the year before: 1,907 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,772 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Heartlands?
About 14,019 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Heartlands?
Heartlands 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.