Total Crime Rate
53.7 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
26.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Amesbury Road area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Balsall Heath West , and the 927th lowest crime rate of 3,059 local areas in Birmingham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Amesbury Road (B13 8LD) in the last 12 months was 53.7 per 1,000 residents and was 58.5% lower than the Balsall Heath West average (129.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Amesbury Road (B13 8LD), the main crime hotspot is near Amesbury Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moseley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Amesbury Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Moorcroft Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Amesbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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