Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beech Hill Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 164 local areas in Erdington , and the 311th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Beech Hill Road (B72 1DU) in the last 12 months was 24.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.6% lower than the Erdington average (124.5 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beech Hill Road (B72 1DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Beardmore Road, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Dean Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Erdington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Hill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beardmore Road | Under investigation |
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