Crime in Perry Barr: statistics, rates and trends
3,096 crimes were recorded in Perry Barr in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Perry Barr at a glance
- Crime trends in Perry Barr
- Types of crime in Perry Barr
- Perry Barr compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Perry Barr
- What happened after crimes were reported in Perry Barr
- Population and deprivation in Perry Barr
- Questions about crime in Perry Barr
- About this data
3,096 crimes were recorded in Perry Barr in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,179 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Perry Barr has the 509th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Perry Barr | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,096 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.2 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,776 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Perry Barr was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,096 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,997). Over the whole period it rose 55%, 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 | 3,096 | 142.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,970 | 136.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,775 | 127.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,977 | 136.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,830 | 130.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,773 | 127.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,120 | 97.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,997 | 91.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,999 | 91.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 315 |
| June 2026 | 313 |
| May 2026 | 294 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 265 |
| February 2026 | 220 |
| January 2026 | 230 |
| December 2025 | 246 |
| November 2025 | 226 |
| October 2025 | 220 |
| September 2025 | 268 |
| August 2025 | 231 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Perry Barr 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, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+55%) and other theft (+44%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-64%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,179 | 54.1 | 1.58 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 369 | 16.9 | 2.05 | +55% |
| Public order | 300 | 13.8 | 2.07 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 11.5 | 1.69 | -7% |
| Drugs | 239 | 11.0 | 3.36 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 8.4 | 1.72 | +1% |
| Other theft | 182 | 8.4 | 1.31 | +44% |
| Burglary | 113 | 5.2 | 1.47 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 3.2 | 3.31 | +40% |
| Robbery | 58 | 2.7 | 1.97 | +14% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +2% |
| Theft from the person | 28 | 1.3 | 0.76 | +87% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Perry Barr
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Perry Barr recorded 1,179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Perry Barr
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Perry Barr recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Perry Barr
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Perry Barr recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Perry Barr
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Perry Barr recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Perry Barr
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Perry Barr recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Perry Barr
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Perry Barr recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Perry Barr
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Perry Barr recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Perry Barr
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Perry Barr recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Perry Barr
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Perry Barr recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Perry Barr
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Perry Barr recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Perry Barr
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Perry Barr recorded 58 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 up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Perry Barr
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Perry Barr recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Perry Barr
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Perry Barr recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Perry Barr
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Perry Barr recorded 11 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 up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Perry Barr, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Perry Barr.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perry Barr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott | 1,450 | 74.2 | -48% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,678 | 81.9 | -42% |
| Birchfield | 1,446 | 115.3 | -19% |
| Kingstanding | 2,448 | 108.1 | -24% |
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | +16% |
| Aston | 2,914 | 128.6 | -10% |
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -17% |
| Holyhead | 1,718 | 141.0 | -1% |
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 Perry Barr over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pavilion Drive | 717 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 408 |
| On or near Bescot Croft | 228 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 149 |
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Wellhead Lane | 99 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Tameside Way | 51 |
| On or near Cranleigh Place | 40 |
| On or near Oscott Gardens | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Perry Barr 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 | 1,084 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 806 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 355 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 348 | 11.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 199 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 126 | 4.1% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Perry Barr has an estimated population of 21,776. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Perry Barr sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Perry Barr |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% |
Is Perry Barr a safe place to live?
Perry Barr recorded 142.2 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 Perry Barr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (369).
Is crime in Perry Barr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perry Barr was up 4% on the year before: 3,096 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,970 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Perry Barr?
Perry Barr 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 Perry Barr. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.