Crime in Perry Common: statistics, rates and trends
1,281 crimes were recorded in Perry Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Perry Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Perry Common
- Types of crime in Perry Common
- Perry Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Perry Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Perry Common
- Demographics of Perry Common
- Questions about crime in Perry Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (667), vehicle crime (121) and criminal damage and arson (99) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,228th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Perry Common | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,281 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.4 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,760 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Perry Common peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,491 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (947). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,281 | 100.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,317 | 103.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,277 | 100.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,448 | 113.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,491 | 116.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,480 | 116.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,190 | 93.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,028 | 80.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 947 | 74.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 119 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 130 |
Compared with England and Wales, Perry Common recorded notably more possession of weapons (94% above the national rate), vehicle crime (91% above the national rate) and burglary (76% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below) and drugs (31% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 76 to 121 and other theft rose from 51 to 72, while anti-social behaviour fell from 96 to 45 and criminal damage and arson fell from 122 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 667 | 52.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 9.5 | 5.0 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 80 | 6.3 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.9 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.6 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Perry Common; the highest is Stockland Green (142.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Oscott (72.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perry Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +42% |
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | +6% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -22% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | +30% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -7% |
| Oscott | 1,426 | 72.9 | -27% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | +36% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Perry Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harcourt Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harcourt Road | 39 |
| On or near Eastdean Close | 36 |
| On or near Golden Eagle Gardens | 36 |
| On or near Robert Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Sheddington Road | 33 |
| On or near Shepherds Way | 31 |
| On or near Chaceley Grove | 30 |
| On or near Dunslade Road | 30 |
| On or near Lambert Close | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
Of the 1,236 crimes in Perry Common with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 589 | 47.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 397 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Perry Common has an estimated population of 12,760 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Perry Common average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Perry Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Perry Common a safe place to live?
Perry Common recorded 100.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,228th 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 Perry Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 667 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (121).
Is crime in Perry Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perry Common was down 3% on the year before: 1,281 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,317 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Perry Common?
About 12,760 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Perry Common?
Perry Common 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.