Crime Rates at George Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 7SD

George Road area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 157 local areas in Aston , and the 1276th lowest crime rate of 3,083 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 George Road (B23 7SD) in the last 12 months was 71.9 per 1,000 residents and was 42.3% lower than the Aston average (124.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -69.6% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 47.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -70.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 153.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around George Road (B23 7SD), the main crime hotspot is near Doidge Road. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.