Crime in Ladywood: statistics, rates and trends
10,993 crimes were recorded in Ladywood in the 12 months to July 2026, 411.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ladywood at a glance
- Crime trends in Ladywood
- Types of crime in Ladywood
- Ladywood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ladywood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ladywood
- Population and deprivation in Ladywood
- Questions about crime in Ladywood
- About this data
10,993 crimes were recorded in Ladywood in the 12 months to July 2026, 411.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 4,257 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ladywood has the 31st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ladywood | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 10,993 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 411.7 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,701 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ladywood was highest in the year to July 2022 (12,413 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (7,799). Over the whole period it rose 14%, 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 | 10,993 | 411.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 11,909 | 446.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 11,196 | 419.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 11,850 | 443.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 12,413 | 464.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,799 | 292.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 8,253 | 309.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,509 | 356.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,628 | 360.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 994 |
| June 2026 | 914 |
| May 2026 | 999 |
| April 2026 | 868 |
| March 2026 | 858 |
| February 2026 | 811 |
| January 2026 | 850 |
| December 2025 | 883 |
| November 2025 | 1,000 |
| October 2025 | 919 |
| September 2025 | 865 |
| August 2025 | 1,032 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ladywood 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, other theft.
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-50%) and robbery (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,257 | 159.4 | 4.66 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 1,726 | 64.6 | 7.80 | -5% |
| Other theft | 898 | 33.6 | 5.26 | -3% |
| Public order | 781 | 29.2 | 4.40 | +9% |
| Drugs | 539 | 20.2 | 6.17 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 527 | 19.7 | 4.01 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 522 | 19.5 | 2.88 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 508 | 19.0 | 1.24 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 296 | 11.1 | 6.56 | -21% |
| Robbery | 295 | 11.0 | 8.18 | -23% |
| Burglary | 260 | 9.7 | 2.75 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 214 | 8.0 | 8.25 | -18% |
| Other crime | 98 | 3.7 | 1.74 | +2% |
| Bicycle theft | 72 | 2.7 | 3.28 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ladywood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ladywood recorded 4,257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (159.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ladywood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ladywood recorded 1,726 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ladywood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ladywood recorded 898 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ladywood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ladywood recorded 781 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ladywood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ladywood recorded 539 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ladywood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ladywood recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ladywood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ladywood recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ladywood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ladywood recorded 508 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ladywood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ladywood recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ladywood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ladywood recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ladywood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ladywood recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ladywood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ladywood recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ladywood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ladywood recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ladywood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ladywood recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ladywood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ladywood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | 1,568 | 94.8 | -77% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,492 | 191.3 | -54% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,316 | 102.2 | -75% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,147 | 313.8 | -24% |
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | -67% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,204 | 128.7 | -69% |
| Nechells | 5,074 | 210.5 | -49% |
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -71% |
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 Ladywood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,546 |
| On or near Worcester Street | 1,097 |
| On or near High Street | 989 |
| On or near Supermarket | 824 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 762 |
| On or near New Street | 698 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 569 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 467 |
| On or near Nightclub | 305 |
| On or near Rake Way | 262 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ladywood 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 | 3,644 | 33.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,537 | 32.2% |
| Under investigation | 978 | 8.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 775 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 649 | 5.9% |
| Not recorded | 508 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 463 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 287 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 106 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% |
Ladywood has an estimated population of 26,701. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ladywood sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ladywood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 82.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 17.2% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% |
| Private rented homes | 50.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.7% |
Is Ladywood a safe place to live?
Ladywood recorded 411.7 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 Ladywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,726).
Is crime in Ladywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladywood was down 8% on the year before: 10,993 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 11,909 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ladywood?
Ladywood 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 Ladywood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.