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Crime in Wylde Green

Wylde Green had 239 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 102.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 71st of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was down 9% on the three months before.

B72, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Wylde Green

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102.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
71 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
-9%on the 3 months beforeless crime
shopliftingmost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

68 Mar 80 Apr 114 May 71 Jun 95 Jul 73 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
shoplifting9540%
violence6326%
vehicle crime2410%
theft115%
criminal damage115%
public order83%
robbery73%
anti-social behaviour63%

Wylde Green against Birmingham

TypeWylde Green per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence27.154.3▲ 11%
Burglary1.35.2–
Vehicle crime10.310▲ 60%
Anti-social behaviour2.65.6–
Theft and robbery8.211.4▼ 34%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Erdington230.8▲ 11%
Tyburn148.6▲ 9%
Short Heath133▲ 21%
Wylde Green102.7▼ 9%
Sutton Coldfield81.7▲ 4%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
Walmley46.1▲ 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 Wylde Green a safe area?

Wylde Green had about 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 71 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was shoplifting.

What is the most common crime in Wylde Green?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was shoplifting (95), followed by violence (63) and vehicle crime (24).