Crime in Sheldon: statistics, rates and trends
2,703 crimes were recorded in Sheldon in the 12 months to August 2026, 123.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (967), shoplifting (522) and vehicle crime (266) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 785th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Sheldon | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,703 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 21,969 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sheldon peaked in the year to August 2024 (2,742 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,897). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,703 | 123.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,740 | 124.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,742 | 124.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,702 | 123.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,594 | 118.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,552 | 116.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,220 | 101.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,119 | 96.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,897 | 86.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 225 |
| July 2026 | 284 |
| June 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 234 |
| April 2026 | 237 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 211 |
| January 2026 | 199 |
| December 2025 | 194 |
| November 2025 | 195 |
| October 2025 | 225 |
| September 2025 | 219 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sheldon recorded notably more robbery (3.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (67% below) and drugs (47% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 38 to 59 and vehicle crime rose from 225 to 266, while anti-social behaviour fell from 193 to 112 and other crime fell from 53 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 967 | 44.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 522 | 23.8 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 266 | 12.1 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 142 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 131 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Burglary | 117 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Robbery | 108 | 4.9 | 1.4 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 59 | 2.7 | 1.0 | +55% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -25% |
| Drugs | 38 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sheldon; the highest is South Yardley (137.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Yardley East (69.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sheldon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garretts Green | 1,255 | 133.0 | +8% |
| Yardley East | 840 | 69.9 | -43% |
| South Yardley | 1,183 | 137.1 | +11% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | +8% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,507 | 128.3 | +4% |
| Acocks Green | 3,622 | 134.9 | +10% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | -1% |
| Shard End | 1,215 | 110.7 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Sheldon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (526).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 526 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 246 |
| On or near Coventry Road | 132 |
| On or near Greenvale Avenue | 74 |
| On or near B425 | 73 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near A45 | 55 |
| On or near Heath Fields Way | 44 |
| On or near Honeybourne Road | 41 |
| On or near Garretts Green Lane | 40 |
Of the 2,591 crimes in Sheldon with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,130 | 43.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 955 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Sheldon has an estimated population of 21,969 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sheldon average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sheldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sheldon a safe place to live?
Sheldon recorded 123.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 785th 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 Sheldon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 967 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (522).
Is crime in Sheldon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sheldon was down 1% on the year before: 2,703 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,740 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sheldon?
About 21,969 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sheldon?
Sheldon 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.