Crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills: statistics, rates and trends
1,645 crimes were recorded in Tyseley & Hay Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills at a glance
- Crime trends in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- Types of crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- Tyseley & Hay Mills compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- Population and deprivation in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- Questions about crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills
- About this data
1,645 crimes were recorded in Tyseley & Hay Mills in the 12 months to July 2026, 118.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 779 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tyseley & Hay Mills has the 851st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tyseley & Hay Mills | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,645 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.1 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,934 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,884 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,207). Over the whole period it rose 36%, 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 | 1,645 | 118.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,596 | 114.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,739 | 124.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,708 | 122.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,884 | 135.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,832 | 131.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,416 | 101.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,310 | 94.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,207 | 86.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 127 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 142 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 123 |
| November 2025 | 156 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tyseley & Hay Mills 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 (+50%) and vehicle crime (+46%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 779 | 55.9 | 1.63 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 11.6 | 2.36 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 10.2 | 1.50 | +21% |
| Burglary | 103 | 7.4 | 2.09 | +10% |
| Other theft | 91 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +1% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 3.8 | 0.25 | -59% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.7 | 1.14 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 52 | 3.7 | 3.84 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.4 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Robbery | 40 | 2.9 | 2.13 | +5% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 1.09 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.87 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 779 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 74 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 13% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 40 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 5% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tyseley & Hay Mills
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tyseley & Hay Mills, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tyseley & Hay Mills.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tyseley & Hay Mills |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Yardley | 1,185 | 137.3 | +16% |
| Acocks Green | 3,625 | 135.1 | +14% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -40% |
| Sparkhill | 1,989 | 97.7 | -17% |
| Hall Green North | 2,078 | 78.7 | -33% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,509 | 126.7 | +7% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +13% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,025 | 146.4 | +24% |
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 Tyseley & Hay Mills over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forest Road | 98 |
| On or near Shipway Road | 68 |
| On or near Geraldine Road | 60 |
| On or near Rye Grove | 59 |
| On or near Speedwell Road | 59 |
| On or near Berkeley Mews | 54 |
| On or near Ninefield Gardens | 53 |
| On or near Hay Road | 49 |
| On or near School View | 47 |
| On or near Gladys Road | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tyseley & Hay Mills 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 | 691 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 582 | 35.4% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 3.9% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% |
Tyseley & Hay Mills has an estimated population of 13,934. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tyseley & Hay Mills sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tyseley & Hay Mills |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.3% |
| Private rented homes | 25.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Tyseley & Hay Mills a safe place to live?
Tyseley & Hay Mills recorded 118.1 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 Tyseley & Hay Mills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 779 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (162).
Is crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tyseley & Hay Mills was up 3% on the year before: 1,645 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,596 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tyseley & Hay Mills?
Tyseley & Hay Mills 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 Tyseley & Hay Mills. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.