Crime Rates at Longbridge Lane, West Heath, Birmingham, B31 4TY

Longbridge Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Longbridge & West Heath , and the 1102nd 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 Longbridge Lane (B31 4TY) in the last 12 months was 118.5 per 1,000 residents and was 0.9% higher than the Longbridge & West Heath average (117.5 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 Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Longbridge Lane (B31 4TY), the main crime hotspot is near Cofton Road. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.