Total Crime Rate
48.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Falconhurst Road area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bournville & Cotteridge , and the 826th 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 Falconhurst Road (B29 6SD) in the last 12 months was 48.7 per 1,000 residents and was 50.6% lower 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Falconhurst Road (B29 6SD), the main crime hotspot is near Herons Way. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 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 | Vehicle crime | Lynn Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Cadnam Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Strathdene Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Corisande Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Corisande Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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