Total Crime Rate
112.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxford Road area has the 74th lowest crime rate of 148 local areas in Balsall Heath West , and the 1214th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oxford Road (B13 9ES) in the last 12 months was 112.4 per 1,000 residents and was 17.5% lower than the Balsall Heath West average (136.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 61.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oxford Road (B13 9ES), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Manor Park Close, where police recorded 29 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lench'S Close (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Balsall Heath West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Leaf Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Manor Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Manor Park Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Manor Park Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lench'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Grove Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Park Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Elm Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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