Crime in Perry Common: statistics, rates and trends
1,259 crimes were recorded in Perry Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Perry Common
- Questions about crime in Perry Common
- About this data
1,259 crimes were recorded in Perry Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 661 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Perry Common has the 1,274th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Perry Common | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,259 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,760 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Perry Common was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,492 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (966). Over the whole period it rose 30%, 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 | 1,259 | 98.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,338 | 104.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,248 | 97.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,466 | 114.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,492 | 116.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,467 | 115.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,180 | 92.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,010 | 79.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 966 | 75.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Perry Common 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+43%) and vehicle crime (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%) and criminal damage and arson (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 661 | 51.8 | 1.51 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 8.8 | 1.78 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -20% |
| Burglary | 76 | 6.0 | 1.68 | +13% |
| Public order | 73 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +11% |
| Other theft | 66 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -58% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.7 | 0.81 | +13% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.7 | 1.78 | -12% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.6 | 1.22 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +175% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.5 | 0.07 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Perry Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Perry Common recorded 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 52.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Perry Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Perry Common recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Perry Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Perry Common recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Perry Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Perry Common recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Perry Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Perry Common recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Perry Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Perry Common recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Perry Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Perry Common recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Perry Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Perry Common recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Perry Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Perry Common recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Perry Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Perry Common recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Perry Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Perry Common recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Perry Common
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Perry Common recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Perry Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Perry Common recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Perry Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Perry Common recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Perry Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Perry Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Perry Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +44% |
| Kingstanding | 2,448 | 108.1 | +10% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,537 | 76.7 | -22% |
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | +30% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | -7% |
| Oscott | 1,450 | 74.2 | -25% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,216 | 132.8 | +35% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | +38% |
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 Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Golden Eagle Gardens | 38 |
| On or near Robert Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Harcourt Road | 35 |
| On or near Eastdean Close | 33 |
| On or near Chaceley Grove | 31 |
| On or near Sheddington Road | 31 |
| On or near Lambert Close | 30 |
| On or near Priors Way | 30 |
| On or near Shepherds Way | 29 |
| On or near Dunslade Road | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Perry Common 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 | 587 | 46.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 376 | 29.9% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 8.1% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Perry Common has an estimated population of 12,760. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Perry Common sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Perry Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.8% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.7% |
Is Perry Common a safe place to live?
Perry Common recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (112).
Is crime in Perry Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Perry Common was down 6% on the year before: 1,259 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,338 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Perry Common?
Perry Common 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 Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.