Total Crime Rate
142.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Witherford Way area has the 18th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge , and the 895th highest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Witherford Way (B29 4AX) in the last 12 months was 142.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% higher than the Bournville & Cotteridge average (98.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 59.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Witherford Way (B29 4AX), the main crime hotspot is near Conference/Exhibition Centre. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bournville & Cotteridge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Conference/Exhibition Centre | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Conference/Exhibition Centre | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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