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Crime in Harborne

Harborne had 556 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 195 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

B17, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Harborne

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195crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common198 in 3 months

Month by month

130 Mar 158 Apr 138 May 168 Jun 201 Jul 187 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19836%
public order6512%
theft5510%
shoplifting499%
vehicle crime489%
criminal damage326%
burglary305%
bike theft224%

Harborne against Birmingham

TypeHarborne per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence69.454.3▲ 8%
Burglary10.55.2▲ 88%
Vehicle crime16.810▲ 20%
Anti-social behaviour4.65.6▲ 18%
Theft and robbery33.711.4▲ 55%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Edgbaston198.3▲ 5%
Harborne195▲ 31%
Bournbrook182.8▲ 20%
Selly Oak154.5▲ 16%
Metchley127.5▲ 14%
Selly Park118.7▲ 23%
Bearwood110.6▲ 10%
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 Harborne a safe area?

Harborne had about 195 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Harborne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (198), followed by public order (65) and theft (55).