Total Crime Rate
7.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Markford Walk area has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lozells , and the 50th 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 Markford Walk (B19 2HD) in the last 12 months was 7.9 per 1,000 residents and was 91.4% lower than the Lozells average (91.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -96.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Markford Walk (B19 2HD), the main crime hotspot is near Wheeler Street. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birmingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Autumn Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Guildford Drive | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Porchester Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Porchester Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Summer Croft | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Frankfort Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Frankfort Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Frankfort Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Guild Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Guild Croft | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Clifford Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Bridge Street West | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Bridge Street West | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Annie Wood Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Porchester Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Porchester Drive | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Guild Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Guthrie Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Markford Walk | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Gerrard Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Gerrard Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gerrard Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Melbourne Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gunmakers Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Gunmakers Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Wheeler Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Wheeler Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheeler Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wheeler Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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