Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
27.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Baldwins Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Hall Green North , and the 696th 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 Baldwins Lane (B28 0RD) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 43.0% lower than the Hall Green North average (75.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 27.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Baldwins Lane (B28 0RD), the main crime hotspot is near Barton Croft. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Chilcote Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barton Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Scribers Meadow | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Barbara Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Scribers Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Tree Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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