Crime in Yardley East: statistics, rates and trends
840 crimes were recorded in Yardley East in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Yardley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Yardley East
- Types of crime in Yardley East
- Yardley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yardley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yardley East
- Demographics of Yardley East
- Questions about crime in Yardley East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (425), criminal damage and arson (78) and vehicle crime (73) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Yardley East | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 840 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,010 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Yardley East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,279 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (708). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 840 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 851 | 70.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 899 | 74.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 999 | 83.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,145 | 95.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,279 | 106.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 961 | 80.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 853 | 71.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 708 | 59.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 91 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Yardley East recorded notably more robbery (28% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (84% below) and other theft (43% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 59 to 78, while anti-social behaviour fell from 70 to 29 and vehicle crime fell from 119 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 425 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 2.4 | 15.4 | -59% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Yardley East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yardley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley West & Stechford | 2,102 | 133.0 | +90% |
| Garretts Green | 1,255 | 133.0 | +90% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,507 | 128.3 | +83% |
| South Yardley | 1,183 | 137.1 | +96% |
| Sheldon | 2,703 | 123.0 | +76% |
| Heartlands | 1,907 | 136.0 | +94% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,696 | 121.7 | +74% |
| Small Heath | 1,564 | 70.2 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Yardley East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 56 |
| On or near Newcroft Grove | 50 |
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Rattle Croft | 32 |
| On or near Franks Way | 29 |
| On or near Rayners Croft | 29 |
| On or near Queens Road | 28 |
| On or near Dove Close | 27 |
| On or near Garwood Road | 24 |
| On or near Old Brookside | 24 |
Of the 811 crimes in Yardley East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 344 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 287 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Yardley East has an estimated population of 12,010 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Yardley East average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Yardley East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Yardley East a safe place to live?
Yardley East recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery.
What is the most common crime in Yardley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 425 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (78).
Is crime in Yardley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yardley East was down 1% on the year before: 840 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 851 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Yardley East?
About 12,010 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Yardley East?
Yardley East 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.