Crime in Holyhead, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,718 crimes were recorded in Holyhead, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Holyhead, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
- About this data
1,718 crimes were recorded in Holyhead, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 813 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holyhead, Birmingham has the 521st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holyhead, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,718 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.0 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,182 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holyhead, Birmingham was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,337 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,310). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 1,718 | 141.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,644 | 135.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,784 | 146.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,920 | 157.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,308 | 189.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,337 | 191.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,563 | 128.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,563 | 128.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,310 | 107.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holyhead, Birmingham 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+62%) and shoplifting (+57%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and other crime (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 813 | 66.7 | 1.95 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 10.9 | 2.22 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +7% |
| Other theft | 112 | 9.2 | 1.44 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 7.9 | 0.95 | +57% |
| Public order | 83 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +6% |
| Burglary | 73 | 6.0 | 1.69 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -51% |
| Robbery | 60 | 4.9 | 3.65 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 59 | 4.8 | 4.99 | +40% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -4% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 2.4 | 1.41 | +81% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 1.01 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.60 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holyhead, Birmingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 813 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 47.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holyhead, Birmingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holyhead, Birmingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holyhead, Birmingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holyhead, Birmingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holyhead, Birmingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holyhead, Birmingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holyhead, Birmingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holyhead, Birmingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holyhead, Birmingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holyhead, Birmingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holyhead, Birmingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holyhead, Birmingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holyhead, Birmingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holyhead, Birmingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holyhead, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | +17% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,678 | 81.9 | -42% |
| Birchfield | 1,446 | 115.3 | -18% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,492 | 191.3 | +36% |
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -16% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,204 | 128.7 | -9% |
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | -4% |
| Perry Barr | 3,096 | 142.2 | +1% |
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 Holyhead, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Rookery Road | 102 |
| On or near Supermarket | 96 |
| On or near Greenhill Road | 64 |
| On or near New Inns Close | 59 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 47 |
| On or near Winsham Grove | 43 |
| On or near Sycamore Road | 42 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 41 |
| On or near Farcroft Grove | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holyhead, Birmingham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 751 | 43.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 542 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Holyhead, Birmingham has an estimated population of 12,182. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holyhead, Birmingham sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holyhead, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.0% |
| Social rented homes | 25.7% |
| Private rented homes | 31.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Holyhead, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Holyhead, Birmingham recorded 141.0 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 Holyhead, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 813 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (133).
Is crime in Holyhead, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holyhead, Birmingham was up 5% on the year before: 1,718 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,644 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holyhead, Birmingham?
Holyhead, Birmingham 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 Holyhead, Birmingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.