Crime in Ward End: statistics, rates and trends
1,426 crimes were recorded in Ward End in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ward End at a glance
- Crime trends in Ward End
- Types of crime in Ward End
- Ward End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ward End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ward End
- Population and deprivation in Ward End
- Questions about crime in Ward End
- About this data
1,426 crimes were recorded in Ward End in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 732 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ward End has the 1,201st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ward End | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,426 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.9 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,991 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ward End was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,007 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,168). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 1,426 | 101.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,336 | 95.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,458 | 104.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,738 | 124.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,690 | 120.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,007 | 143.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,451 | 103.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,259 | 90.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,168 | 83.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ward End 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, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+50%) and drugs (+44%). The largest falls were in other crime (-39%) and anti-social behaviour (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 732 | 52.3 | 1.53 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 8.3 | 1.22 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +23% |
| Public order | 99 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -37% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +13% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +5% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.7 | 1.14 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.9 | 3.02 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.1 | 0.26 | +50% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.27 | -31% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -39% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +86% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ward End
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ward End recorded 732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 51.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ward End
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ward End recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ward End
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ward End recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ward End
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ward End recorded 99 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 up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ward End
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ward End recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ward End
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ward End recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ward End
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ward End recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ward End
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ward End 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 up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ward End
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ward End recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ward End
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ward End recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ward End
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ward End recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ward End
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ward End recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ward End
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ward End recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ward End
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ward End recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ward End, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ward End.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ward End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | 2,317 | 85.5 | -16% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | +31% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,850 | 122.2 | +20% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,216 | 132.8 | +30% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,111 | 133.5 | +31% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,025 | 146.4 | +44% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,533 | 136.1 | +33% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -31% |
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 Ward End over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Walk | 72 |
| On or near Monk Road | 64 |
| On or near Herrick Road | 54 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 52 |
| On or near Tufnell Grove | 50 |
| On or near Wallbank Road | 50 |
| On or near Foley Road | 44 |
| On or near Asquith Road | 41 |
| On or near Sladefield Road | 41 |
| On or near Attwood Close | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ward End 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 | 640 | 44.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 443 | 31.1% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 7.5% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Ward End has an estimated population of 13,991. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ward End sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ward End |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Ward End a safe place to live?
Ward End recorded 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ward End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 732 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (116).
Is crime in Ward End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ward End was up 7% on the year before: 1,426 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,336 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ward End?
Ward End 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 Ward End. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.