Crime in Pype Hayes: statistics, rates and trends
1,539 crimes were recorded in Pype Hayes in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pype Hayes at a glance
- Crime trends in Pype Hayes
- Types of crime in Pype Hayes
- Pype Hayes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pype Hayes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pype Hayes
- Demographics of Pype Hayes
- Questions about crime in Pype Hayes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (612), shoplifting (260) and vehicle crime (108) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Pype Hayes | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,539 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.6 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,267 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pype Hayes peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,904 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,444). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,539 | 136.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,558 | 138.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,621 | 143.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,742 | 154.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,786 | 158.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,904 | 169.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,497 | 132.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,467 | 130.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,444 | 128.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 154 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 143 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Pype Hayes recorded notably more robbery (2.7 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (74% below) and drugs (21% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 30 to 42 and shoplifting rose from 193 to 260, while anti-social behaviour fell from 106 to 45 and criminal damage and arson fell from 126 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 612 | 54.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 260 | 23.1 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 9.6 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 9.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 105 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 90 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 73 | 6.5 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -58% |
| Robbery | 42 | 3.7 | 1.4 | +40% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -6% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.2 | 1.0 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Pype Hayes; the highest is Stockland Green (142.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walmley & Minworth (62.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pype Hayes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | -5% |
| Castle Vale | 1,439 | 140.5 | +3% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | 0% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,885 | 123.7 | -9% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -32% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,117 | 62.1 | -55% |
| Ward End | 1,431 | 102.3 | -25% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Pype Hayes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (178).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 178 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Holly Park Drive | 60 |
| On or near Wingfoot Way | 53 |
| On or near Kingsbury Road | 47 |
| On or near Elmwood Road | 41 |
| On or near Humberstone Road | 41 |
| On or near Halford Grove | 30 |
| On or near Quincey Drive | 28 |
Of the 1,494 crimes in Pype Hayes with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 597 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 583 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Pype Hayes has an estimated population of 11,267 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pype Hayes average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Pype Hayes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Pype Hayes a safe place to live?
Pype Hayes recorded 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 581st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Pype Hayes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 612 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (260).
Is crime in Pype Hayes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pype Hayes was down 1% on the year before: 1,539 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,558 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pype Hayes?
About 11,267 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pype Hayes?
Pype Hayes 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.