Crime in Quinton, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,872 crimes were recorded in Quinton, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Quinton, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Quinton, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Quinton, Birmingham
- Quinton, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quinton, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quinton, Birmingham
- Demographics of Quinton, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Quinton, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (743), shoplifting (226) and vehicle crime (162) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,612th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Quinton, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,872 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.8 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,577 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Quinton, Birmingham of any year here (1,872 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,872 | 86.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,142 | 99.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,022 | 93.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,115 | 98.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,690 | 124.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,693 | 124.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,277 | 105.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,099 | 97.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,942 | 90.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 176 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 151 |
| January 2026 | 174 |
| December 2025 | 152 |
| November 2025 | 158 |
| October 2025 | 171 |
| September 2025 | 170 |
Compared with England and Wales, Quinton, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (91% above the national rate), robbery (53% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (51% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and drugs (56% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 27 to 40 and robbery rose from 36 to 45, while anti-social behaviour fell from 144 to 53 and other theft fell from 217 to 153.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 743 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 226 | 10.5 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 153 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Burglary | 110 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Public order | 96 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -63% |
| Robbery | 45 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 1.9 | 1.0 | +48% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Quinton, Birmingham; the highest is Harborne (130.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quinton, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +51% |
| Bartley Green | 2,451 | 103.8 | +20% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | +9% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | +48% |
| Edgbaston | 1,533 | 92.7 | +7% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | +26% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | 0% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +33% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Quinton, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (267).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 267 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 81 |
| On or near Six Acres | 59 |
| On or near Mayswood Grove | 51 |
| On or near Middle Leasow | 49 |
| On or near Wolverhampton Road South | 49 |
| On or near Woodhouse Road | 41 |
| On or near Balden Road | 36 |
| On or near Rickyard Piece | 31 |
| On or near Dwellings Lane | 30 |
Of the 1,819 crimes in Quinton, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 53 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 702 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 668 | 36.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Quinton, Birmingham has an estimated population of 21,577 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Quinton, Birmingham average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Quinton, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Quinton, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Quinton, Birmingham recorded 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,612th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Quinton, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 743 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (226).
Is crime in Quinton, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quinton, Birmingham was down 13% on the year before: 1,872 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,142 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Quinton, Birmingham?
About 21,577 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Quinton, Birmingham?
Quinton, Birmingham 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.