Birmingham's most dangerous areas have been identified in a new crime analysis based on exclusive data from West Midlands Police. The figures cover the 12 months to April 2026 and focus on violent and sexual offences, the most serious category of crime.
Top Crime Hotspots
Lozells and East Handsworth recorded 2,379 violent and sexual offences, the highest in the city. Aston followed closely with 2,338, while South Yardley had 2,019. These areas have long been plagued by gang violence, including shootings and stabbings.
Other high-crime areas include Stockland Green (1,971), Acocks Green (1,904), and Sparkbrook (1,843). In contrast, the safest areas are in Sutton Coldfield, with Sutton Four Oaks recording just 359 offences, Sutton New Hall 485, and Sutton Vesey 488.
Full List of Violent and Sexual Offences
- Acocks Green - 1,904
- Aston - 2,338
- Bartley Green - 1,265
- Billesley - 1,152
- Bordesley Green - 1,852
- Bournville - 999
- Brandwood - 1,017
- Chelmsley Wood - 814
- Edgbaston - 1,376
- Erdington - 1,432
- Hall Green - 826
- Handsworth Wood - 1,380
- Harborne - 1,020
- Hodge Hill - 1,612
- Jewellery Quarter - 601
- Kings Norton - 1,130
- Kingstanding - 1,426
- Ladywood - 1,451
- Longbridge - 1,509
- Lozells and East Handsworth - 2,379
- Moseley and Kings Heath - 1,246
- Nechells - 822
- Northfield - 1,329
- Oscott - 955
- Perry Barr - 1,350
- Quinton - 999
- Selly Oak - 1,065
- Shard End - 1,740
- Sheldon - 1,095
- Small Heath and Highgate - 1,575
- Smith's Wood - 1,578
- Soho Road - 1,119
- South Yardley - 2,019
- Sparkbrook - 1,843
- Springfield - 1,507
- Stechford and Yardley North - 1,496
- Stockland Green - 1,971
- Sutton Four Oaks - 359
- Sutton New Hall - 485
- Sutton Trinity - 925
- Sutton Vesey - 488
- Tyburn - 1,430
- Washwood Heath - 1,659
- Weoley - 1,146
- Winson Green - 1,347
The data highlights the stark contrast between Birmingham's most and least dangerous neighbourhoods, with residents in high-crime areas enduring persistent violence and disorder.
