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Crime in Perry Barr

Perry Barr had 1,007 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 247.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

B42, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Perry Barr

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247.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common490 in 3 months

Month by month

293 Mar 297 Apr 333 May 349 Jun 351 Jul 307 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence49049%
public order949%
criminal damage808%
drugs737%
shoplifting535%
theft515%
vehicle crime394%
weapons343%

Perry Barr against Birmingham

TypePerry Barr per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence120.454.3▲ 25%
Burglary5.75.20%
Vehicle crime9.610▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour6.45.6▲ 63%
Theft and robbery20.111.4▲ 4%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Perry Barr247.4▲ 9%
Birchfield220.5▲ 23%
Lozells153.8▲ 26%
Aston140▲ 3%
Handsworth135.1▲ 3%
Hamstead87.3▲ 13%
Perry Beeches83.7▲ 28%
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 Perry Barr a safe area?

Perry Barr had about 247.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Perry Barr?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (490), followed by public order (94) and criminal damage (80).