Birmingham
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Birmingham safe?
Crime in Birmingham is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Birmingham has 10.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Birmingham is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.6 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 13.2 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 12.7 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.1 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 11.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 60239 59%
- Vehicle crime 12596 12%
- Criminal damage and arson 10510 10%
- Public order 10276 10%
- Other theft 9415 9%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Birmingham has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Birmingham has little history of flooding. 2% of the city has a more serious history.
- Little flooding 93%
- Some flooding 5%
- More flooding 2%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
3 old mine shafts are recorded in the city.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Birmingham has some old mine shafts, but fewer than the most mined cities we cover.
BirminghamNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 5% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 6 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 4.7.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Birmingham?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Birmingham is currently High.
How does crime in Birmingham compare with England?
Crime in Birmingham is higher than the England rate. Birmingham has 10.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Birmingham is safe?
No. These figures are for Birmingham as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Birmingham?
This Birmingham page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report