Crime in Stockland Green: statistics, rates and trends
3,804 crimes were recorded in Stockland Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.4 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 Stockland Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockland Green
- Types of crime in Stockland Green
- Stockland Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stockland Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockland Green
- Demographics of Stockland Green
- Questions about crime in Stockland Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,812), vehicle crime (257) and criminal damage and arson (250) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 507th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Stockland Green | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,804 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.4 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,714 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Stockland Green peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,859 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,774). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,804 | 142.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,815 | 142.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,210 | 157.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,529 | 169.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,859 | 181.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,832 | 180.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,769 | 141.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,391 | 126.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,774 | 103.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 324 |
| July 2026 | 324 |
| June 2026 | 372 |
| May 2026 | 365 |
| April 2026 | 356 |
| March 2026 | 263 |
| February 2026 | 299 |
| January 2026 | 328 |
| December 2025 | 270 |
| November 2025 | 293 |
| October 2025 | 308 |
| September 2025 | 302 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stockland Green recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.8 times the national rate), robbery (2.9 times the national rate) and burglary (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 23 to 39 and public order rose from 169 to 249, while anti-social behaviour fell from 271 to 96 and other theft fell from 226 to 188.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,812 | 67.8 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 257 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 250 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 249 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 245 | 9.2 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Burglary | 222 | 8.3 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Other theft | 188 | 7.0 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 152 | 5.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Robbery | 107 | 4.0 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 99 | 3.7 | 1.0 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -65% |
| Other crime | 78 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +70% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Stockland Green has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockland Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | -29% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | -4% |
| Erdington | 2,831 | 130.3 | -9% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | -10% |
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | -25% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | -4% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | -45% |
| Sutton Wylde Green | 870 | 93.2 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Stockland Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (315).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 315 |
| On or near Parking Area | 201 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 153 |
| On or near Slade Road | 152 |
| On or near Albert Road | 87 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 72 |
| On or near Ilsley Road | 65 |
| On or near Anchorage Court | 55 |
| On or near Windsor Place | 53 |
| On or near Doidge Road | 51 |
Of the 3,708 crimes in Stockland Green with a recorded outcome, 31% 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 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,683 | 45.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,137 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 313 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 227 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 131 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 88 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Stockland Green has an estimated population of 26,714 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.0%, against 3.4%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more private renting (30%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stockland Green average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Stockland Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 66.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Stockland Green a safe place to live?
Stockland Green recorded 142.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 507th 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 Stockland Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,812 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (257).
Is crime in Stockland Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockland Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 3,804 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,815 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stockland Green?
About 26,714 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stockland Green?
Stockland Green 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.