Crime in North Edgbaston: statistics, rates and trends
3,187 crimes were recorded in North Edgbaston in the 12 months to August 2026, 128.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Edgbaston at a glance
- Crime trends in North Edgbaston
- Types of crime in North Edgbaston
- North Edgbaston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in North Edgbaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Edgbaston
- Demographics of North Edgbaston
- Questions about crime in North Edgbaston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,472), vehicle crime (308) and criminal damage and arson (229) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 717th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | North Edgbaston | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,187 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.1 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 24,888 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Edgbaston peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,653 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,595). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,187 | 128.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,411 | 137.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,384 | 136.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,317 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,653 | 146.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,650 | 146.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,806 | 112.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,775 | 111.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,595 | 104.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 277 |
| July 2026 | 327 |
| June 2026 | 271 |
| May 2026 | 316 |
| April 2026 | 282 |
| March 2026 | 236 |
| February 2026 | 239 |
| January 2026 | 256 |
| December 2025 | 220 |
| November 2025 | 232 |
| October 2025 | 253 |
| September 2025 | 278 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Edgbaston recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.4 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate) and robbery (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and shoplifting (39% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 62 to 129 and theft from the person rose from 22 to 44, while anti-social behaviour fell from 260 to 118 and vehicle crime fell from 456 to 308.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,472 | 59.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 308 | 12.4 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 229 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 192 | 7.7 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 186 | 7.5 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Public order | 184 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 5.2 | 8.5 | +108% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -55% |
| Drugs | 86 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Robbery | 84 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 82 | 3.3 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Other crime | 62 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 44 | 1.8 | 1.7 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than North Edgbaston; the highest is Ladywood (410.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgbaston (92.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Edgbaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,431 | 189.2 | +48% |
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +221% |
| Edgbaston | 1,533 | 92.7 | -28% |
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +2% |
| Holyhead | 1,681 | 138.0 | +8% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +28% |
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | +7% |
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in North Edgbaston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (204).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 204 |
| On or near York Road | 148 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Road | 98 |
| On or near Holly Road | 89 |
| On or near Northbrook Street | 77 |
| On or near Heath Green Road | 73 |
| On or near Moilliett Street | 71 |
| On or near Stirling Road | 70 |
| On or near East Gate | 68 |
| On or near Sandon Road | 64 |
Of the 3,069 crimes in North Edgbaston with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,336 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,126 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 264 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
North Edgbaston has an estimated population of 24,888 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.1%, against 3.4%), more private renting (41%, against 20%) and more students (14.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Edgbaston average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North Edgbaston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is North Edgbaston a safe place to live?
North Edgbaston recorded 128.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 717th 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in North Edgbaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,472 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (308).
Is crime in North Edgbaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Edgbaston was down 7% on the year before: 3,187 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,411 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Edgbaston?
About 24,888 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Edgbaston?
North Edgbaston 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.