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Crime in Bournbrook

Bournbrook had 792 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 182.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

B29, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bournbrook

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182.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common250 in 3 months

Month by month

240 Mar 190 Apr 231 May 239 Jun 282 Jul 271 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence25032%
shoplifting23329%
burglary516%
theft435%
public order425%
vehicle crime375%
criminal damage354%
anti-social behaviour253%

Bournbrook against Birmingham

TypeBournbrook per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence57.754.3▲ 30%
Burglary11.85.2▼ 29%
Vehicle crime8.510▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour5.85.6▲ 79%
Theft and robbery18.211.4▲ 32%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harborne195▲ 31%
Bournbrook182.8▲ 20%
Selly Oak154.5▲ 16%
Stirchley137.6▲ 11%
Bournville128.7▲ 1%
Metchley127.5▲ 14%
Selly Park118.7▲ 23%
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 Bournbrook a safe area?

Bournbrook had about 182.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bournbrook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (250), followed by shoplifting (233) and burglary (51).