Crime in Birmingham City Centre*

Birmingham City Centre Crime Overview

• Birmingham is the most dangerous major city in the West Midlands.
• In 2022, there were 145 crimes per 1000 people, 17% higher than the West Midlands average.
• In December 2022, it was the West Midlands most dangerous area for burglary, with 801 crimes of theft being reported.

Theft crime trends in Birmingham

Residential burglary in Birmingham rose by 17.5% between 2011 and 2021, from 5,835 to 6,857 incidents per year. Compared to the West Midlands average, Birmingham City Centre areas were more likely to experience the following crimes, as follows:

Burglary - 9% more likely

Criminal Damage & Arson - 12% more likely

Other Theft – 35% more likely

Robbery – 27% more likely

Shoplifting – 76% more likely

Crime in Birmingham City Centre Neighbourhoods

Since In 2020, the top ten burglary hotspots in Birmingham are: Selly Oak (704 offences), Kings Norton (642), Longbridge (506), Edgbaston (456), Stockland Green (452), Lozells and East Handsworth (450), Bartley Green (446), Moseley and Kings Heath (246, Harborne (173) and Shard End (170).

Which Police Force serves Birmingham City Centre?

West Midlands Police are responsible for policing in Birmingham City Centre

About Central Birmingham

Birmingham is the UK second largest city, in the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England, with a population of 1.145 million in the city proper. The largest UK metropolitan area outside of London, Birmingham is considered to be the social, cultural, financial and commercial centre of the Midlands. Birmingham's economy is now dominated by the service sector, with the city being a major international commercial centre. It acts as a key transport, retail, events and conference hub, with a metropolitan economy generating in excess of £100 bn per annum. Its five universities, including the University of Birmingham, make it the largest centre of higher education in the country outside London. It’s major cultural institutions enjoy international reputations and Birmingham boasts a vibrant arts, music, literary and culinary scene. In 2022, the city successfully hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

House Prices in Birmingham City Centre

According to Rightmove, over the last year, the average price of property in Birmingham was £259,772. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £269,370, terraced for £212,687 and apartments £155,102

Famous People from Birmingham

Former British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain

Singer, Ozzy Osbourne

Comedian, Jasper Carrott

Racing Driver, Nigel Mansell

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*Data taken from CrimeRate.co.uk, a data analysis and GIS project dedicated to uncovering crime trends in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They aggregate open police force data, social media signals and file FOI requests with local police departments, to build the most complete catalogue of crime and safety information in specific region