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Crime in Edgbaston

Edgbaston had 890 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 198.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

B15, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Edgbaston

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198.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common388 in 3 months

Month by month

276 Mar 268 Apr 305 May 276 Jun 308 Jul 306 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence38844%
theft809%
shoplifting809%
vehicle crime698%
public order688%
burglary445%
criminal damage445%
drugs283%

Edgbaston against Birmingham

TypeEdgbaston per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence86.454.3▼ 6%
Burglary9.85.2▲ 22%
Vehicle crime15.410▲ 23%
Anti-social behaviour4.75.6▼ 34%
Theft and robbery27.911.4▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ladywood315.1▲ 2%
Birmingham298.9▲ 3%
Highgate266▲ 7%
Jewellery Quarter210.8▼ 6%
Edgbaston198.3▲ 5%
Harborne195▲ 31%
Metchley127.5▲ 14%
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 Edgbaston a safe area?

Edgbaston had about 198.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Edgbaston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (388), followed by theft (80) and shoplifting (80).