Crime in Shard End: statistics, rates and trends
1,223 crimes were recorded in Shard End in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shard End at a glance
- Crime trends in Shard End
- Types of crime in Shard End
- Shard End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shard End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shard End
- Population and deprivation in Shard End
- Questions about crime in Shard End
- About this data
1,223 crimes were recorded in Shard End in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 621 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shard End has the 982nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shard End | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,223 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.4 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,974 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shard End was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,633 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,223). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,223 | 111.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,258 | 114.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,289 | 117.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,528 | 139.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,561 | 142.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,633 | 148.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,261 | 114.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,338 | 121.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,282 | 116.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
| August 2025 | 106 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shard End 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+65%) and possession of weapons (+55%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and other crime (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 621 | 56.6 | 1.65 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 10.8 | 2.18 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 9.6 | 1.41 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 5.6 | 0.67 | +65% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +51% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 3.9 | 0.26 | -48% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -32% |
| Robbery | 32 | 2.9 | 2.16 | +39% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 2.8 | 2.91 | +55% |
| Other crime | 22 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -46% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -19% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 0.54 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shard End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shard End recorded 621 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shard End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shard End recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shard End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shard End recorded 105 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 4% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shard End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shard End recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shard End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shard End recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shard End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shard End recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shard End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shard End recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shard End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shard End recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shard End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shard End recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shard End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shard End recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shard End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shard End recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shard End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shard End recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shard End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shard End recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shard End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shard End recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shard End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shard End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shard End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,473 | 127.1 | +14% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | +10% |
| Garretts Green | 1,225 | 129.8 | +16% |
| Castle Vale | 1,464 | 142.9 | +28% |
| Yardley East | 810 | 67.4 | -39% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +20% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | +22% |
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | -9% |
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 Shard End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Parking Area | 76 |
| On or near Packington Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Heathway Close | 41 |
| On or near School Lane | 36 |
| On or near Walsham Croft | 33 |
| On or near Turnley Road | 33 |
| On or near Brownfield Road | 32 |
| On or near Coneyford Road | 30 |
| On or near Aintree Grove | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shard End 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 | 561 | 45.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 375 | 30.7% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.1% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Shard End has an estimated population of 10,974. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shard End sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shard End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.3% |
| Social rented homes | 38.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 67.6% |
Is Shard End a safe place to live?
Shard End recorded 111.4 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 Shard End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 621 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (118).
Is crime in Shard End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shard End was down 3% on the year before: 1,223 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shard End?
Shard End 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 Shard End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.