Total Crime Rate
145.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
101.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 24th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in King's Norton North , and the 838th highest crime rate of 3,059 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 This (B31 3HE) in the last 12 months was 145.8 per 1,000 residents and was 57.7% higher than the King's Norton North average (92.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 101.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode B31 3HE, the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 79 crimes here, including 22 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 | Vehicle crime | The Morelands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Hobbis Croft | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | The Morelands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Houldey Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Chesterfield Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Chesterfield Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kelvin Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Chirbury Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Theft from the person | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Old Bank Top | Under investigation |
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