Crime in South Yardley: statistics, rates and trends
1,185 crimes were recorded in South Yardley in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.3 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 South Yardley at a glance
- Crime trends in South Yardley
- Types of crime in South Yardley
- South Yardley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Yardley
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Yardley
- Population and deprivation in South Yardley
- Questions about crime in South Yardley
- About this data
1,185 crimes were recorded in South Yardley in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.3 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 415 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Yardley has the 569th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Yardley | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,185 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.3 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,628 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Yardley was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,646 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (982). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,185 | 137.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,222 | 141.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,505 | 174.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,646 | 190.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,495 | 173.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,297 | 150.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 982 | 113.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,091 | 126.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,059 | 122.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 108 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Yardley 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, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+75%) and criminal damage and arson (+38%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-67%) and other theft (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 415 | 48.1 | 1.40 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 218 | 25.3 | 3.05 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 13.7 | 2.78 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +38% |
| Other theft | 67 | 7.8 | 1.21 | -60% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.1 | 1.06 | -15% |
| Burglary | 53 | 6.1 | 1.74 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -67% |
| Robbery | 37 | 4.3 | 3.17 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 35 | 4.1 | 4.18 | +75% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.1 | 0.96 | +4% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.7 | 0.82 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.5 | 0.89 | +117% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.70 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Yardley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Yardley recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Yardley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Yardley recorded 218 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Yardley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Yardley recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Yardley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Yardley recorded 83 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 up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Yardley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Yardley recorded 67 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 60% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Yardley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Yardley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Yardley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Yardley recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Yardley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Yardley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Yardley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Yardley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Yardley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Yardley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Yardley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Yardley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Yardley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Yardley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Yardley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Yardley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Yardley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Yardley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Yardley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Yardley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Yardley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,645 | 118.1 | -14% |
| Yardley East | 810 | 67.4 | -51% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | -3% |
| Acocks Green | 3,625 | 135.1 | -2% |
| Sheldon | 2,711 | 123.4 | -10% |
| Garretts Green | 1,225 | 129.8 | -5% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -49% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | -3% |
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 South Yardley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 260 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 181 |
| On or near Gotham Road | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Graham Road | 30 |
| On or near Lenton Croft | 30 |
| On or near Lily Road | 27 |
| On or near Charles Edward Road | 25 |
| On or near Willard Road | 23 |
| On or near Broadyates Road | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Yardley 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 | 518 | 43.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 377 | 31.8% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.5% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
South Yardley has an estimated population of 8,628. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Yardley sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Yardley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.5% |
Is South Yardley a safe place to live?
South Yardley recorded 137.3 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 South Yardley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (218).
Is crime in South Yardley going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Yardley was down 3% on the year before: 1,185 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,222 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Yardley?
South Yardley 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 South Yardley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.