Crime Rates at Marsh Hill, Birmingham, B23 7RU

Marsh Hill area has the 89th lowest crime rate of 180 local areas in Kingstanding , and the 1257th 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 Marsh Hill (B23 7RU) in the last 12 months was 70.2 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% lower than the Kingstanding average (113.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 49.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -19.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Marsh Hill (B23 7RU), the main crime hotspot is near Boulton Walk. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.