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Crime in Yardley

Yardley had 643 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 158.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 24% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

B25, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Yardley

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158.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common300 in 3 months

Month by month

186 Mar 187 Apr 199 May 222 Jun 228 Jul 193 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30047%
shoplifting498%
public order447%
criminal damage447%
vehicle crime437%
theft345%
burglary274%
robbery234%

Yardley against Birmingham

TypeYardley per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence73.954.3▲ 10%
Burglary6.65.2▲ 13%
Vehicle crime10.610▼ 16%
Anti-social behaviour4.95.6▲ 67%
Theft and robbery16.511.4▲ 31%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Yardley158.3▲ 12%
Stechford139.1▲ 19%
Garretts Green136.8▲ 7%
Hay Mills131.3▲ 2%
Tyseley120.2▲ 4%
Alum Rock97.5▲ 6%
Lyndon Green93.50%
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 Yardley a safe area?

Yardley had about 158.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Yardley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (300), followed by shoplifting (49) and public order (44).