Crime in Birmingham — 2026 Statistics

Police data for Birmingham shows 20,427 crimes recorded across 42 areas in February 2026. Below are the top areas by crime volume — click any area to see a full breakdown.

Crime by area in Birmingham

Area Postcode Total crimes Wards
Ladywood B1 1,550 View wards
Ladywood B3 1,538 View wards
Edgbaston B5 1,411 View wards
Ladywood B4 1,376 View wards
Ladywood B2 1,332 View wards
North Edgbaston B18 706 View wards
Tyseley & Hay Mills B12 657 View wards
Edgbaston B16 649 View wards
Handsworth B19 629 View wards
Bordesley & Highgate B9 589 View wards
Holyhead B21 566 View wards
Erdington B23 548 View wards
Tyseley & Hay Mills B11 494 View wards
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East B10 490 View wards
Handsworth Wood B20 471 View wards

All Birmingham postcode areas

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