Total Crime Rate
35.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burnel Road area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Bartley Green , and the 523rd 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 Burnel Road (B29 5SN) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 68.5% lower than the Bartley Green average (111.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burnel Road (B29 5SN), the main crime hotspot is near Gaydon Grove. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bartley Green| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elford Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Gaydon Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Burnel Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Gaydon Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Weymoor Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Weymoor Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Weymoor Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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