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Crime in Boldmere

Boldmere had 171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 61.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 88th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

B73, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Boldmere

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61.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
88 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

41 Mar 37 Apr 47 May 54 Jun 58 Jul 59 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7041%
vehicle crime3018%
theft138%
public order138%
criminal damage116%
burglary85%
shoplifting74%
drugs64%

Boldmere against Birmingham

TypeBoldmere per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence25.254.3▲ 52%
Burglary2.95.2▼ 33%
Vehicle crime10.810▲ 67%
Anti-social behaviour1.15.6–
Theft and robbery6.511.4–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Erdington230.8▲ 11%
New Oscott146▲ 33%
Short Heath133▲ 21%
Wylde Green102.7▼ 9%
Sutton Coldfield81.7▲ 4%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
Walmley46.1▲ 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 Boldmere a safe area?

Boldmere had about 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 88 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boldmere?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (70), followed by vehicle crime (30) and theft (13).