Newly released police figures have laid bare the Birmingham neighbourhoods suffering the highest levels of violent and sexual crime over the past twelve months. The data, which covers the period from October 2024 to September 2025, identifies clear geographical hotspots where offences are concentrated.
City Centre Dominates with Staggering Daily Toll
Birmingham city centre remains the most significant area of concern, recording a total of 4,694 incidents of violence and sexual offences. This alarming figure equates to an average of 12 reports being made every single day within the central district.
The statistics were published amidst a series of high-profile tragedies. In early November, the killing of Katie Fox on Smallbrook Queensway shocked the community. This incident was part of a wider pattern, which included several teenagers being stabbed near the Bullring shopping centre.
Lozells, East Handsworth and Aston Follow as High-Risk Areas
The data ranks Lozells and East Handsworth as the second most violent locality in the city. Here, 2,314 offences were recorded over the year. While this is less than half the city centre's total, it remains substantially higher than most other Birmingham districts.
This area was also the scene of a murder investigation in November, after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed on Hutton Road. Despite efforts from members of the public to assist, the victim died at the scene.
Aston was the only other area to exceed 2,000 reported crimes, with 2,284 violent incidents. Recent violence here included a stabbing on the Aston University campus following a social football game. In a separate November attack at the Aston Triangle, a teenager sustained life-changing injuries after being knifed in the busy student zone.
Contrast with Safer Zones and Residential Comparisons
At the other end of the scale, the areas with the lowest recorded figures were the NEC and Birmingham Airport. The airport registered just 87 offences, while the NEC saw 118. These low numbers are largely attributed to their smaller permanent resident populations and stringent, specific security measures.
The data also allows for comparisons between residential areas. Heavily populated districts like South Yardley and Stockland Green both recorded over 1,900 offences. In contrast, neighbourhoods such as Bournville and Hall Green each registered fewer than 1,000 incidents during the same timeframe.
The figures, sourced from the official police.uk website, provide a clear snapshot for residents to assess and compare safety levels across the entire West Midlands Police force area.
