Crime in Highter's Heath: statistics, rates and trends
1,341 crimes were recorded in Highter's Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Highter's Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Highter's Heath
- Types of crime in Highter's Heath
- Highter's Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highter's Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highter's Heath
- Population and deprivation in Highter's Heath
- Questions about crime in Highter's Heath
- About this data
1,341 crimes were recorded in Highter's Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 126.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 477 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Highter's Heath has the 739th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Highter's Heath | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,341 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.3 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,618 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Highter's Heath was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,499 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,052). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 1,341 | 126.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,245 | 117.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,366 | 128.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,499 | 141.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,303 | 122.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,124 | 105.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,052 | 99.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,148 | 108.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,142 | 107.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 120 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Highter's Heath 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and burglary (+51%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-37%) and other theft (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 44.9 | 1.31 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 249 | 23.5 | 2.83 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 149 | 14.0 | 2.07 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 10.5 | 2.12 | +25% |
| Other theft | 81 | 7.6 | 1.19 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -37% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.4 | 0.81 | -3% |
| Burglary | 53 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +51% |
| Robbery | 36 | 3.4 | 2.51 | +6% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.8 | 1.84 | -21% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.2 | 0.72 | +8% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.57 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Highter's Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Highter's Heath recorded 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Highter's Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Highter's Heath recorded 249 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 18.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Highter's Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Highter's Heath recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Highter's Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Highter's Heath recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Highter's Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Highter's Heath recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Highter's Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Highter's Heath recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Highter's Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Highter's Heath recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Highter's Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Highter's Heath recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Highter's Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Highter's Heath recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Highter's Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Highter's Heath recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Highter's Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Highter's Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Highter's Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Highter's Heath recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Highter's Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Highter's Heath recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Highter's Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Highter's Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Highter's Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Highter's Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highter's Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Druids Heath & Monyhull | 1,032 | 98.7 | -22% |
| Billesley | 1,834 | 82.5 | -35% |
| Hall Green South | 511 | 49.7 | -61% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +2% |
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | -12% |
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | -8% |
| Hall Green North | 2,078 | 78.7 | -38% |
| Moseley | 2,620 | 113.1 | -10% |
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 Highter's Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 214 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 196 |
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Crest View | 47 |
| On or near Gorleston Road | 43 |
| On or near Prince Of Wales Lane | 32 |
| On or near Tandy Drive | 29 |
| On or near Saxons Way | 27 |
| On or near The Woodleys | 27 |
| On or near Whitland Drive | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Highter's Heath 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 580 | 43.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 445 | 33.2% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 4.9% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Highter's Heath has an estimated population of 10,618. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Highter's Heath sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Highter's Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.3% |
Is Highter's Heath a safe place to live?
Highter's Heath recorded 126.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Highter's Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (249).
Is crime in Highter's Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highter's Heath was up 8% on the year before: 1,341 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,245 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Highter's Heath?
Highter's Heath 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 Highter's Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.