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Crime in Digbeth

Digbeth had 2,483 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 1190 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 833% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

B5, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Digbeth

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1190crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common816 in 3 months

Month by month

781 Mar 774 Apr 826 May 786 Jun 881 Jul 816 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence81633%
shoplifting54522%
public order2339%
theft1787%
criminal damage1516%
drugs964%
theft from the person914%
vehicle crime904%

Digbeth against Birmingham

TypeDigbeth per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence391.154.3▲ 5%
Burglary345.2▲ 27%
Vehicle crime43.110▼ 7%
Anti-social behaviour33.15.6▼ 4%
Theft and robbery164.411.4▲ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Digbeth1190▲ 4%
Bordesley424.8▼ 3%
Birmingham298.9▲ 3%
Highgate266▲ 7%
Sparkbrook219.5▲ 6%
Balsall Heath173.6▲ 8%
Vauxhall165.5▼ 6%
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 Digbeth a safe area?

Digbeth had about 1190 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Digbeth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (816), followed by shoplifting (545) and public order (233).