Crime in South Yardley: statistics, rates and trends
1,183 crimes were recorded in South Yardley in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South Yardley
- Questions about crime in South Yardley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (406), shoplifting (225) and vehicle crime (108) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | South Yardley | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,183 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.1 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,628 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Yardley peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,597 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,003). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,183 | 137.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,188 | 137.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,533 | 177.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,597 | 185.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,506 | 174.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,331 | 154.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,003 | 116.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,073 | 124.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,067 | 123.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Yardley recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.1 times the national rate), robbery (3.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (70% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 59 to 90 and robbery rose from 26 to 39, while anti-social behaviour fell from 101 to 40 and other theft fell from 151 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 47.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 225 | 26.1 | 8.5 | +46% |
| Vehicle crime | 108 | 12.5 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 10.4 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Public order | 63 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 62 | 7.2 | 6.4 | -59% |
| Burglary | 53 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Robbery | 39 | 4.5 | 1.4 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 3.9 | 1.0 | +48% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
South Yardley has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Yardley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | -11% |
| Yardley East | 840 | 69.9 | -49% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | -3% |
| Acocks Green | 3,622 | 134.9 | -2% |
| Sheldon | 2,703 | 123.0 | -10% |
| Garretts Green | 1,255 | 133.0 | -3% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -49% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in South Yardley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (260).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 260 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 176 |
| On or near Gotham Road | 88 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Lily Road | 30 |
| On or near Graham Road | 29 |
| On or near Charles Edward Road | 26 |
| On or near Lenton Croft | 25 |
| On or near Willard Road | 24 |
| On or near Petworth Grove | 23 |
Of the 1,143 crimes in South Yardley with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 535 | 46.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 370 | 32.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
South Yardley has an estimated population of 8,628 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more children (25%, against 18%), a younger population (13%, against 19%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Yardley average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South Yardley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South Yardley a safe place to live?
South Yardley recorded 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 571st 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 South Yardley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (225).
Is crime in South Yardley going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Yardley was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,183 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,188 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Yardley?
About 8,628 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Yardley?
South Yardley 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.