Crime in Longbridge & West Heath: statistics, rates and trends
2,613 crimes were recorded in Longbridge & West Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Longbridge & West Heath
- Questions about crime in Longbridge & West Heath
- About this data
2,613 crimes were recorded in Longbridge & West Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,072 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longbridge & West Heath has the 939th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longbridge & West Heath | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,613 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.4 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,034 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longbridge & West Heath was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,983 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,765). Over the whole period it rose 44%, 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 | 2,613 | 113.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,595 | 112.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,635 | 114.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,983 | 129.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,724 | 118.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,595 | 112.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,985 | 86.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,765 | 76.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,814 | 78.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 245 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longbridge & West Heath 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and burglary (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,072 | 46.5 | 1.36 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 331 | 14.4 | 1.73 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 8.1 | 1.64 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 7.6 | 0.50 | -32% |
| Other theft | 146 | 6.3 | 0.99 | +33% |
| Public order | 132 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -6% |
| Burglary | 108 | 4.7 | 1.33 | -19% |
| Robbery | 63 | 2.7 | 2.02 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 59 | 2.6 | 2.64 | +23% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +25% |
| Other crime | 38 | 1.6 | 0.78 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.69 | +62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longbridge & West Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 1,072 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longbridge & West Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 331 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longbridge & West Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longbridge & West Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longbridge & West Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longbridge & West Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longbridge & West Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longbridge & West Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longbridge & West Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longbridge & West Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longbridge & West Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longbridge & West Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longbridge & West Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longbridge & West Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longbridge & West Heath recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longbridge & West Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longbridge & West Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longbridge & West Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +23% |
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -25% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -25% |
| Rubery & Rednal | 916 | 99.1 | -13% |
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | +2% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,618 | 121.0 | +7% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +1% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -16% |
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 Longbridge & West Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 234 |
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Abbeydale Road | 87 |
| On or near High Street | 80 |
| On or near Falfield Grove | 74 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 60 |
| On or near Culmington Grove | 46 |
| On or near Eden Close | 46 |
| On or near Fairfax Road | 46 |
| On or near Central Avenue | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longbridge & West Heath 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 | 1,020 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 839 | 32.1% |
| Under investigation | 220 | 8.4% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 86 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 79 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% |
Longbridge & West Heath has an estimated population of 23,034. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longbridge & West Heath sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longbridge & West Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 24.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.0% |
Is Longbridge & West Heath a safe place to live?
Longbridge & West Heath recorded 113.4 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 Longbridge & West Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,072 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (331).
Is crime in Longbridge & West Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longbridge & West Heath was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,613 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,595 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longbridge & West Heath?
Longbridge & West Heath 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 Longbridge & West Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.