Total Crime Rate
24.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hilton Drive 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 Hilton Drive (B72 1EQ) 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 Hilton Drive (B72 1EQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Erdington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beardmore Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | The Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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