Crime in Holyhead, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,681 crimes were recorded in Holyhead, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Holyhead, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Holyhead, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
- Holyhead, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holyhead, Birmingham
- Demographics of Holyhead, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (786), vehicle crime (134) and criminal damage and arson (115) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 557th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Holyhead, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,681 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,182 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holyhead, Birmingham peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,397 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,295). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,681 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,656 | 135.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,776 | 145.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,866 | 153.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,326 | 190.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,397 | 196.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,555 | 127.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,591 | 130.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,295 | 106.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 175 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 147 |
| March 2026 | 149 |
| February 2026 | 145 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 149 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 126 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holyhead, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (5.0 times the national rate), robbery (3.6 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 58 to 95 and robbery rose from 37 to 59, while anti-social behaviour fell from 141 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 786 | 64.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 11.0 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Other theft | 111 | 9.1 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 7.8 | 8.5 | +64% |
| Public order | 86 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 59 | 4.8 | 1.0 | +31% |
| Robbery | 59 | 4.8 | 1.4 | +59% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.4 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 2.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holyhead, Birmingham; the highest is Soho & Jewellery Quarter (189.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Handsworth Wood (81.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holyhead, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +19% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,664 | 81.2 | -41% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | -16% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +37% |
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -13% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | -7% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | -1% |
| Perry Barr | 3,176 | 145.8 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Holyhead, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” and “Rookery Road” (106 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near Rookery Road | 106 |
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near New Inns Close | 60 |
| On or near Greenhill Road | 59 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 44 |
| On or near Farcroft Grove | 41 |
| On or near Winsham Grove | 41 |
| On or near Sycamore Road | 39 |
| On or near Farcroft Avenue | 38 |
Of the 1,620 crimes in Holyhead, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 729 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 548 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Holyhead, Birmingham has an estimated population of 12,182 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (8.5%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holyhead, Birmingham average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Holyhead, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% | 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 Holyhead, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 557th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Holyhead, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 786 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (134).
Is crime in Holyhead, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holyhead, Birmingham was up 2% on the year before: 1,681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,656 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holyhead, Birmingham?
About 12,182 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holyhead, Birmingham?
Holyhead, Birmingham 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.