Crime in Ladywood: statistics, rates and trends
10,966 crimes were recorded in Ladywood in the 12 months to August 2026, 410.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (4,327), shoplifting (1,691) and other theft (903) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 32nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Ladywood | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 10,966 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 410.7 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,701 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ladywood peaked in the year to August 2022 (12,495 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (8,043). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 10,966 | 410.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 11,905 | 445.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 11,383 | 426.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 11,647 | 436.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 12,495 | 468.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 8,043 | 301.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 8,188 | 306.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 9,544 | 357.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,532 | 357.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,005 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ladywood recorded notably more possession of weapons (9.0 times the national rate), robbery (7.8 times the national rate) and shoplifting (7.5 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 1,007 to 454 and robbery fell from 361 to 284.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4,327 | 162.1 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 1,691 | 63.3 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Other theft | 903 | 33.8 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Public order | 802 | 30.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Drugs | 521 | 19.5 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 520 | 19.5 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 505 | 18.9 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 454 | 17.0 | 15.4 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 296 | 11.1 | 1.7 | -20% |
| Robbery | 284 | 10.6 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 263 | 9.8 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 232 | 8.7 | 1.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 99 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 69 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -16% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ladywood has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladywood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgbaston | 1,533 | 92.7 | -77% |
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | -54% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,305 | 101.4 | -75% |
| Bordesley & Highgate | 6,143 | 313.6 | -24% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | -67% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | -69% |
| Nechells | 5,008 | 207.8 | -49% |
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -71% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Ladywood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (1,532).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,532 |
| On or near Worcester Street | 1,080 |
| On or near High Street | 973 |
| On or near Supermarket | 804 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 770 |
| On or near New Street | 714 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 568 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 465 |
| On or near Nightclub | 308 |
| On or near Rake Way | 262 |
Of the 10,512 crimes in Ladywood with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 454 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,734 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,497 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 992 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 781 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 641 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 452 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 269 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 99 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Ladywood has an estimated population of 26,701 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.0%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (9.3%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (59%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ladywood average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ladywood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 5.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 17.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ladywood a safe place to live?
Ladywood recorded 410.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 32nd 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 Ladywood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 4,327 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,691).
Is crime in Ladywood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladywood was down 8% on the year before: 10,966 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 11,905 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ladywood?
About 26,701 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 4.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ladywood?
Ladywood 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.