Crime in Ward End: statistics, rates and trends
1,431 crimes were recorded in Ward End in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (738), vehicle crime (114) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,181st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ward End | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,431 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.3 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,991 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ward End peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,001 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,431 | 102.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,351 | 96.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,431 | 102.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,711 | 122.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,724 | 123.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,001 | 143.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,474 | 105.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,281 | 91.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,165 | 83.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ward End recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.8 times the national rate), vehicle crime (64% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (74% below) and anti-social behaviour (67% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 31 and drugs rose from 36 to 53, while other crime fell from 37 to 22 and anti-social behaviour fell from 106 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 738 | 52.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 114 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Burglary | 61 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other theft | 58 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Drugs | 53 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 2.7 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.2 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.7 | 1.4 | -25% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -41% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ward End; the highest is Bordesley Green (144.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Small Heath (70.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ward End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alum Rock | 2,382 | 87.9 | -14% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | +33% |
| Bromford & Hodge Hill | 2,885 | 123.7 | +21% |
| Gravelly Hill | 1,254 | 136.9 | +34% |
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | +30% |
| Bordesley Green | 2,002 | 144.8 | +42% |
| Pype Hayes | 1,539 | 136.6 | +34% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Ward End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Walk” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Walk | 79 |
| On or near Monk Road | 60 |
| On or near Coronation Road | 54 |
| On or near Herrick Road | 51 |
| On or near Tufnell Grove | 48 |
| On or near Wallbank Road | 48 |
| On or near Sladefield Road | 44 |
| On or near Foley Road | 43 |
| On or near Attwood Close | 42 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
Of the 1,360 crimes in Ward End with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 630 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ward End has an estimated population of 13,991 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.4%, against 3.4%), more students (16.0%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ward End average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ward End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 16.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ward End a safe place to live?
Ward End recorded 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,181st 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 vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Ward End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 738 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (114).
Is crime in Ward End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ward End was up 6% on the year before: 1,431 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,351 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ward End?
About 13,991 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ward End?
Ward End 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.