Crime in Perry Barr: statistics, rates and trends
3,176 crimes were recorded in Perry Barr in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Perry Barr
- Questions about crime in Perry Barr
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,186), shoplifting (415) and public order (319) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 467th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Perry Barr | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,176 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,776 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Perry Barr of any year here (3,176 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 61%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,176 | 145.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,934 | 134.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,820 | 129.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,954 | 135.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,799 | 128.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,827 | 129.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,176 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,007 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,978 | 90.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 311 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Perry Barr recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.5 times the national rate), drugs (3.4 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and theft from the person (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 214 to 415 and other theft rose from 122 to 188, while anti-social behaviour fell from 183 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,186 | 54.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 415 | 19.1 | 8.5 | +94% |
| Public order | 319 | 14.6 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 246 | 11.3 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 239 | 11.0 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other theft | 188 | 8.6 | 6.4 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 8.4 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Burglary | 114 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 74 | 3.4 | 1.0 | +37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -63% |
| Robbery | 57 | 2.6 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.0 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Perry Barr; the highest is Handsworth (164.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Oscott (72.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perry Barr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oscott | 1,426 | 72.9 | -50% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,664 | 81.2 | -44% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | -20% |
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | -27% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | +12% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | -12% |
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -18% |
| Holyhead | 1,681 | 138.0 | -5% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Perry Barr over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pavilion Drive” (721).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pavilion Drive | 721 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 446 |
| On or near Bescot Croft | 265 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 136 |
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Wellhead Lane | 99 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Tameside Way | 50 |
| On or near Cranleigh Place | 44 |
| On or near Nash Square | 37 |
Of the 3,108 crimes in Perry Barr with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,081 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 854 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 382 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 349 | 11.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 205 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 129 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Perry Barr has an estimated population of 21,776 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%), more children (23%, against 18%) and a younger population (15%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Perry Barr average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Perry Barr | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Perry Barr a safe place to live?
Perry Barr recorded 145.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 467th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Perry Barr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,186 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (415).
Is crime in Perry Barr going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perry Barr was up 8% on the year before: 3,176 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,934 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Perry Barr?
About 21,776 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Perry Barr?
Perry Barr 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.