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Crime in Mere Green

Mere Green had 416 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 90th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 58% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 31% on the three months before.

B75, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mere Green

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53.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
90 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+31%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common159 in 3 months

Month by month

115 Mar 80 Apr 123 May 157 Jun 142 Jul 117 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mere Green. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15938%
vehicle crime5814%
shoplifting4210%
criminal damage369%
public order276%
burglary246%
theft225%
anti-social behaviour184%

Mere Green against Birmingham

TypeMere Green per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence20.654.3▲ 30%
Burglary3.15.2▼ 8%
Vehicle crime7.510▲ 32%
Anti-social behaviour2.35.6▲ 13%
Theft and robbery4.711.4▲ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Oscott146▲ 33%
Sutton Coldfield81.7▲ 4%
Little Sutton69.8▲ 19%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
Four Oaks54.4▲ 32%
Mere Green53.9▲ 31%
Streetly45.6▲ 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 Mere Green a safe area?

Mere Green had about 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 90 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mere Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (159), followed by vehicle crime (58) and shoplifting (42).