CRIME IN BIRMINGHAM
What's the level of crime in my area of Birmingham?
Birmingham is a hub for engineering, manufacturing and innovation. Entrepreneurs, students and talented job-seekers are flocking to the midlands to set themselves up, whether it’s a business, a home or both. Whether you’re moving there now or have lived there your entire life, there’s a lot to think about, but don’t forget to keep an eye on the rate of crime in Birmingham. It can have a big impact on your life, so don’t let it slip you by. So whether you’re in the city centre, or live in Dudley or Solihull. West Bromwich, Handsworth or Edgbaston, below you can see a full overview of the crime rate in Birmingham. Find out where the crime is higher and where it is lower. See where burglaries are committed more commonly compared to other areas of Birmingham. Wherever you live, stay informed and take action to protect yourself, your family and your home.
How Birmingham crime stats compared nationally last year
UK CITIES | TOTAL | BURGLARIES | BICYCLE THEFT | OTHER THEFT | ARSON & VANDALISM | ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR |
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london | 33,591 | 1,253 | 843 | 22,711 | 1,264 | 7,520 |
belfast | 7,103 | 353 | 258 | 1,123 | 1,303 | 4,066 |
nottingham | 5,846 | 426 | 198 | 1,345 | 851 | 3,026 |
bristol | 7,405 | 675 | 779 | 1,695 | 1,396 | 2,860 |
cardiff | 5,945 | 686 | 740 | 1,157 | 1,312 | 2,050 |
derby | 5,317 | 497 | 232 | 1,123 | 929 | 2,536 |
birmingham | 6,300 | 844 | 270 | 2,658 | 1,184 | 1,344 |
leicester | 5,287 | 672 | 461 | 1,838 | 1,150 | 1,166 |
sheffield | 4,890 | 662 | 240 | 1,419 | 808 | 1,761 |
leeds | 5,090 | 733 | 538 | 1,946 | 945 | 928 |
coventry | 3,825 | 664 | 312 | 1,203 | 809 | 837 |
liverpool | 4,356 | 422 | 195 | 1,632 | 908 | 1,199 |
newcastle | 8,253 | 412 | 365 | 1,578 | 1,282 | 4,616 |
manchester | 191 | 3 | 15 | 150 | 23 | 0 |
Statistics provided by police.uk. The information and statistics displayed are for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. Crime data for cities in Scotland is not included.

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