Crime Rates at Wayford Grove, Birmingham, B8 3RD

Wayford Grove area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Alum Rock , and the 786th 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 Wayford Grove (B8 3RD) in the last 12 months was 46.3 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% lower than the Alum Rock average (94.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 30.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wayford Grove (B8 3RD), the main crime hotspot is near Nesbit Grove. Police recorded 104 crimes here, including 76 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.