Crime in North Edgbaston: statistics, rates and trends
3,204 crimes were recorded in North Edgbaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in North Edgbaston
- Questions about crime in North Edgbaston
- About this data
3,204 crimes were recorded in North Edgbaston in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,470 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Edgbaston has the 696th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Edgbaston | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,204 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.7 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 24,888 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Edgbaston was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,649 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,590). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 3,204 | 128.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,382 | 135.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,457 | 138.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,298 | 132.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,619 | 145.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,649 | 146.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,745 | 110.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,777 | 111.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,590 | 104.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 294 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Edgbaston 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, vehicle crime, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+116%) and theft from the person (+95%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,470 | 59.1 | 1.73 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 320 | 12.9 | 2.61 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 9.0 | 1.32 | -19% |
| Other theft | 197 | 7.9 | 1.24 | -18% |
| Burglary | 188 | 7.6 | 2.14 | -4% |
| Public order | 185 | 7.4 | 1.12 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 134 | 5.4 | 0.65 | +116% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 5.1 | 0.34 | -51% |
| Drugs | 86 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +25% |
| Robbery | 81 | 3.3 | 2.41 | +5% |
| Possession of weapons | 76 | 3.1 | 3.14 | -1% |
| Other crime | 63 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 1.6 | 0.98 | +95% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -52% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Edgbaston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Edgbaston recorded 1,470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (59.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Edgbaston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Edgbaston recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Edgbaston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Edgbaston recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Edgbaston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Edgbaston recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Edgbaston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Edgbaston recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Edgbaston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Edgbaston recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Edgbaston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Edgbaston recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 116% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Edgbaston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Edgbaston recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Edgbaston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Edgbaston recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Edgbaston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Edgbaston recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Edgbaston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Edgbaston recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Edgbaston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Edgbaston recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Edgbaston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Edgbaston recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Edgbaston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Edgbaston recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Edgbaston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Edgbaston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Edgbaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho & Jewellery Quarter | 5,492 | 191.3 | +49% |
| Ladywood | 10,993 | 411.7 | +220% |
| Edgbaston | 1,568 | 94.8 | -26% |
| Harborne | 3,074 | 127.4 | -1% |
| Holyhead | 1,718 | 141.0 | +10% |
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | +28% |
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | +6% |
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -8% |
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 North Edgbaston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 212 |
| On or near York Road | 160 |
| On or near Carisbrooke Road | 99 |
| On or near Holly Road | 78 |
| On or near Moilliett Street | 72 |
| On or near Stirling Road | 72 |
| On or near Heath Green Road | 71 |
| On or near East Gate | 68 |
| On or near Northbrook Street | 68 |
| On or near Portland Road | 68 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Edgbaston 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 | 1,342 | 41.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,113 | 34.7% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 8.1% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 83 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
North Edgbaston has an estimated population of 24,888. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Edgbaston sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Edgbaston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 43.0% |
Is North Edgbaston a safe place to live?
North Edgbaston recorded 128.7 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 North Edgbaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (320).
Is crime in North Edgbaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Edgbaston was down 5% on the year before: 3,204 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,382 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Edgbaston?
North Edgbaston 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 North Edgbaston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.