Crime in Longbridge & West Heath: statistics, rates and trends
2,598 crimes were recorded in Longbridge & West Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Longbridge & West Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Longbridge & West Heath
- Types of crime in Longbridge & West Heath
- Longbridge & West Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longbridge & West Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longbridge & West Heath
- Demographics of Longbridge & West Heath
- Questions about crime in Longbridge & West Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,062), shoplifting (334) and criminal damage and arson (237) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 957th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Longbridge & West Heath | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,598 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,034 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longbridge & West Heath peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,925 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,748). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,598 | 112.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,597 | 112.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,639 | 114.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,925 | 127.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,779 | 120.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,632 | 114.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,037 | 88.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,748 | 75.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,826 | 79.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 230 |
| July 2026 | 240 |
| June 2026 | 234 |
| May 2026 | 193 |
| April 2026 | 199 |
| March 2026 | 208 |
| February 2026 | 188 |
| January 2026 | 224 |
| December 2025 | 203 |
| November 2025 | 213 |
| October 2025 | 214 |
| September 2025 | 252 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longbridge & West Heath recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), robbery (79% above the national rate) and shoplifting (72% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and drugs (36% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 114 to 149 and drugs rose from 39 to 48, while anti-social behaviour fell from 252 to 158 and burglary fell from 131 to 103.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,062 | 46.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 334 | 14.5 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 237 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 191 | 8.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Other theft | 149 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Public order | 134 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 103 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 58 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +18% |
| Robbery | 56 | 2.4 | 1.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +23% |
| Other crime | 37 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longbridge & West Heath; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbridge & West Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +22% |
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | -23% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | -23% |
| Rubery & Rednal | 883 | 95.5 | -15% |
| King's Norton South | 1,441 | 118.0 | +5% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,598 | 119.5 | +6% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +3% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Longbridge & West Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (239).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 239 |
| On or near Supermarket | 130 |
| On or near Abbeydale Road | 90 |
| On or near High Street | 76 |
| On or near Falfield Grove | 73 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 62 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 58 |
| On or near Culmington Grove | 44 |
| On or near Westminster Place | 40 |
| On or near Chadwick Close | 39 |
Of the 2,440 crimes in Longbridge & West Heath with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 158 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,006 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 860 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 221 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Longbridge & West Heath has an estimated population of 23,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longbridge & West Heath average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Longbridge & West Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Longbridge & West Heath a safe place to live?
Longbridge & West Heath recorded 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 957th 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 Longbridge & West Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,062 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (334).
Is crime in Longbridge & West Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbridge & West Heath was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,598 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,597 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longbridge & West Heath?
About 23,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longbridge & West Heath?
Longbridge & West Heath 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.