Crime Rates in Birmingham - Crime Map & Statistics
View crime statistics across Birmingham using official Police.uk data. Explore the interactive map below or search a specific postcode to check local crime rates.
Crime Statistics for Birmingham
Birmingham is England's second-largest city with a diverse population of over 1 million. Our crime map uses official Police.uk data to show the latest reported crimes across the city, broken down by category. Data is updated monthly with the most recent 3-month period.
West Midlands Police covers Birmingham and surrounding areas. Crime patterns vary considerably between the busy city centre, inner-city neighbourhoods, and quieter suburbs.
Common Crime Types in Birmingham
In Jun 2026 to Aug 2026, the most common categories within 8 km of the city centre were violence and sexual offences (16,200), shoplifting (2,958) and criminal damage and arson (2,793). Birmingham's city centre reports higher levels of shoplifting and theft, and Sparkbrook sees more burglary and vehicle crime than the Birmingham average.
Safest Areas in Birmingham
Sutton Coldfield and Harborne are among the areas with lower reported crime rates, and the wider Solihull area also has lower crime figures. Sutton Coldfield and Solihull are outside the map's 8 km city view, so search a postcode there to see them. Crime can vary street by street, so use our postcode checker to get specific data.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the Birmingham crime data?
Police.uk updates crime data monthly, typically with a 2-month delay. We process the latest available data and show the most recent 3-month period (currently Jun 2026 to Aug 2026).
Does the data cover the wider West Midlands?
The city view shows crimes within 8 km of Birmingham city centre. For surrounding towns like Wolverhampton, Walsall, or Solihull, enter their specific postcodes for detailed local data.
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