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Crime in West Heath

West Heath had 1,881 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 119.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 53rd of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

B31, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of West Heath

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119.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
53 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common810 in 3 months

Month by month

569 Mar 550 Apr 535 May 599 Jun 660 Jul 622 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence81043%
vehicle crime18510%
criminal damage18410%
shoplifting1619%
anti-social behaviour1096%
public order1035%
theft1015%
burglary734%

West Heath against Birmingham

TypeWest Heath per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence51.654.3▲ 10%
Burglary4.65.2▼ 19%
Vehicle crime11.810▲ 54%
Anti-social behaviour6.95.6▲ 56%
Theft and robbery9.611.4▲ 24%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Turves Green130.5▲ 35%
Longbridge122▲ 13%
Northfield120.4▲ 15%
West Heath119.7▲ 14%
Hawkesley117.1▲ 10%
Kings Norton107.1▲ 19%
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 West Heath a safe area?

West Heath had about 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 53 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (810), followed by vehicle crime (185) and criminal damage (184).