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Crime in Acocks Green

Acocks Green had 736 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 155.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

B27, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Acocks Green

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155.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common317 in 3 months

Month by month

229 Mar 256 Apr 236 May 214 Jun 249 Jul 273 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Acocks Green. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31743%
shoplifting649%
criminal damage517%
vehicle crime517%
burglary497%
theft436%
public order426%
anti-social behaviour304%

Acocks Green against Birmingham

TypeAcocks Green per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence66.954.3▲ 3%
Burglary10.35.2▼ 4%
Vehicle crime10.810▼ 31%
Anti-social behaviour6.35.6▲ 76%
Theft and robbery15.611.4▼ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Acocks Green155.4▲ 2%
Hay Mills131.3▲ 2%
Greet127.5▲ 4%
Tyseley120.2▲ 4%
Fox Hollies112.8▲ 5%
Olton112.1▲ 4%
Kineton Green101▲ 7%
See every Birmingham area ranked on the crime in Birmingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Acocks Green a safe area?

Acocks Green had about 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Acocks Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (317), followed by shoplifting (64) and criminal damage (51).