Total Crime Rate
129.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruskin Grove area has the 46th highest crime rate of 123 local areas in Acocks Green , and the 1023rd 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 Ruskin Grove (B27 7RJ) in the last 12 months was 129.9 per 1,000 residents and was 11.6% lower than the Acocks Green average (146.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 32 (≈ 78.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 43.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruskin Grove (B27 7RJ), the main crime hotspot is near Lyall Grove. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Acocks Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Anstey Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Isley Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyall Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyall Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyall Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Anstey Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyall Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pearl Grove | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Foxglove Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxglove Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Pearl Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Northanger Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Besant Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hazelwood Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Besant Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lyall Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Anstey Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaucer Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaucer Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Holly Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lyall Grove | Under investigation |
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