Crime in Yardley West & Stechford: statistics, rates and trends
2,111 crimes were recorded in Yardley West & Stechford in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yardley West & Stechford at a glance
- Crime trends in Yardley West & Stechford
- Types of crime in Yardley West & Stechford
- Yardley West & Stechford compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yardley West & Stechford
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yardley West & Stechford
- Population and deprivation in Yardley West & Stechford
- Questions about crime in Yardley West & Stechford
- About this data
2,111 crimes were recorded in Yardley West & Stechford in the 12 months to July 2026, 133.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,049 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yardley West & Stechford has the 612th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yardley West & Stechford | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,111 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,809 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yardley West & Stechford was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,241 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,369). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 2,111 | 133.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,122 | 134.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,130 | 134.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,131 | 134.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,241 | 141.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,072 | 131.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,598 | 101.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,457 | 92.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,369 | 86.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 216 |
| June 2026 | 206 |
| May 2026 | 187 |
| April 2026 | 171 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 152 |
| January 2026 | 142 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 166 |
| October 2025 | 192 |
| September 2025 | 183 |
| August 2025 | 189 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yardley West & Stechford 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+40%) and robbery (+40%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-63%) and anti-social behaviour (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,049 | 66.4 | 1.94 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 198 | 12.5 | 1.85 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 9.7 | 1.98 | -4% |
| Public order | 148 | 9.4 | 1.41 | +10% |
| Other theft | 96 | 6.1 | 0.95 | -2% |
| Drugs | 95 | 6.0 | 1.84 | +6% |
| Burglary | 90 | 5.7 | 1.61 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 70 | 4.4 | 4.56 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 4.3 | 0.28 | -51% |
| Robbery | 60 | 3.8 | 2.81 | +40% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.5 | 1.17 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -63% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.8 | 0.49 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yardley West & Stechford
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 1,049 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yardley West & Stechford
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yardley West & Stechford
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yardley West & Stechford
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yardley West & Stechford
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yardley West & Stechford
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yardley West & Stechford
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yardley West & Stechford
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yardley West & Stechford
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yardley West & Stechford
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yardley West & Stechford
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yardley West & Stechford
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yardley West & Stechford
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yardley West & Stechford
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yardley West & Stechford recorded 2 reports 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 78% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yardley West & Stechford, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yardley West & Stechford.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yardley West & Stechford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley East | 810 | 67.4 | -49% |
| Heartlands | 1,877 | 133.9 | +0% |
| South Yardley | 1,185 | 137.3 | +3% |
| Garretts Green | 1,225 | 129.8 | -3% |
| Glebe Farm & Tile Cross | 3,473 | 127.1 | -5% |
| Small Heath | 1,566 | 70.3 | -47% |
| Tyseley & Hay Mills | 1,645 | 118.1 | -12% |
| Ward End | 1,426 | 101.9 | -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 Yardley West & Stechford over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 301 |
| On or near Station Road | 150 |
| On or near Harvey Road | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Hob Moor Road | 68 |
| On or near Mintern Road | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 61 |
| On or near Upton Grove | 50 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 49 |
| On or near Francis Road | 48 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yardley West & Stechford 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 | 840 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 627 | 29.7% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 92 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 4.1% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Yardley West & Stechford has an estimated population of 15,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yardley West & Stechford sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yardley West & Stechford |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 63.3% |
Is Yardley West & Stechford a safe place to live?
Yardley West & Stechford recorded 133.5 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 Yardley West & Stechford?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,049 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (198).
Is crime in Yardley West & Stechford going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yardley West & Stechford was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,111 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,122 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yardley West & Stechford?
Yardley West & Stechford 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 Yardley West & Stechford. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.