Crime in Pype Hayes: statistics, rates and trends
1,533 crimes were recorded in Pype Hayes in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pype Hayes
- Questions about crime in Pype Hayes
- About this data
1,533 crimes were recorded in Pype Hayes in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 594 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pype Hayes has the 585th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pype Hayes | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,533 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.1 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,267 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pype Hayes was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,911 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,435). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,533 | 136.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,549 | 137.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,639 | 145.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,766 | 156.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,754 | 155.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,911 | 169.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,497 | 132.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,465 | 130.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,435 | 127.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 132 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pype Hayes 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+63%) and shoplifting (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-55%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 594 | 52.7 | 1.54 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 271 | 24.1 | 2.90 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 9.6 | 1.41 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 105 | 9.3 | 1.89 | -18% |
| Public order | 103 | 9.1 | 1.38 | +8% |
| Other theft | 88 | 7.8 | 1.22 | -4% |
| Burglary | 75 | 6.7 | 1.88 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -55% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.9 | 2.89 | +63% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.8 | 1.30 | +7% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.4 | 0.73 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.0 | 2.10 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.86 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.37 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pype Hayes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pype Hayes recorded 594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pype Hayes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pype Hayes recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pype Hayes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pype Hayes recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pype Hayes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pype Hayes recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pype Hayes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pype Hayes recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pype Hayes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pype Hayes recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pype Hayes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pype Hayes recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pype Hayes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pype Hayes recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pype Hayes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pype Hayes recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pype Hayes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pype Hayes recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pype Hayes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pype Hayes recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pype Hayes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pype Hayes recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pype Hayes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pype Hayes recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pype Hayes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pype Hayes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pype Hayes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pype Hayes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pype Hayes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erdington | 2,794 | 128.6 | -6% |
| Castle Vale | 1,464 | 142.9 | +5% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,216 | 132.8 | -2% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | -10% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 857 | 91.8 | -33% |
| Sutton Walmley & Minworth | 1,115 | 62.0 | -54% |
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | -25% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +5% |
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 Pype Hayes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 177 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 100 |
| On or near Supermarket | 95 |
| On or near Holly Park Drive | 56 |
| On or near Kingsbury Road | 51 |
| On or near Wingfoot Way | 51 |
| On or near Humberstone Road | 43 |
| On or near Elmwood Road | 39 |
| On or near Quincey Drive | 31 |
| On or near Burcote Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pype Hayes 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 594 | 38.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 578 | 37.7% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 3.4% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Pype Hayes has an estimated population of 11,267. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pype Hayes sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pype Hayes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% |
Is Pype Hayes a safe place to live?
Pype Hayes recorded 136.1 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 Pype Hayes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 594 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (271).
Is crime in Pype Hayes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pype Hayes was down 1% on the year before: 1,533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,549 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pype Hayes?
Pype Hayes 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 Pype Hayes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.