Birmingham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Birmingham’s December 2025 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 37.1% above the UK average, underscoring a stark contrast to the national picture. This rate, the highest in the UK, reflects a total of 11,324 crimes reported across the city—equivalent to 365 incidents per day. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 43.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000, 63% above the UK average. Shoplifting and vehicle crime also featured prominently, each exceeding national rates by 40% and 116% respectively. Despite this, anti-social behaviour fell by 20.4% compared to November, a rare dip in an otherwise elevated category. Seasonal factors, such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings, may partly explain the persistence of certain crimes, though the city’s high violent crime rate suggests deeper, long-term challenges. The data also reveals pockets of contrast: bicycle theft, for instance, was 100% below the UK average, while possession of weapons was 186% above. These divergences highlight how specific local conditions—such as high foot traffic in commercial zones or under-resourced neighbourhoods—interact with broader national trends. The rate of theft from the person, at 33% below the UK average, further illustrates how some crime types may be mitigated by local initiatives or environmental factors. Birmingham’s crime profile thus reflects a complex interplay of urban density, economic pressures, and seasonal influences, with some categories showing marked resilience against national trends.

The most significant monthly decline was in anti-social behaviour, falling 20.4% (from 460 to 366 cases). Violence and sexual offences remained disproportionately high, at 63% above the UK average. Bicycle theft, meanwhile, dropped 25.6% (from 39 to 29 cases), a stark contrast to other categories. Notably, Birmingham’s rate of theft from the person was 33% below the UK average, highlighting a relative strength in this category. For residents, the daily crime rate of 365 incidents provides a tangible sense of the scale, though this figure masks variation across crime types. Vehicle crime stood out as 116% above the UK average, with 905 reported cases—over twice the national figure. This contrast with the 33% reduction in theft from the person underscores how different crime categories may be influenced by distinct local factors. Robbery, at 100% above the UK average, and possession of weapons, 186% above, further illustrate areas where Birmingham’s rates diverge sharply from national norms.

Birmingham’s December 2025 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 37.1% above the UK average of 7.0, reflecting a persistent gap relative to national trends. This rate translates to approximately 365 crimes reported daily, or one crime for every 105 residents. Compared to November 2025, the rate decreased by 2.4% (from 9.8 to 9.6), though this modest decline contrasts with the broader disparity from the UK average. The area’s violent crime rate (4.2 per 1,000) was 63% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour saw a 20.4% monthly drop, a rare decrease in an otherwise elevated category. This mixed pattern suggests that while some crime types may respond to seasonal factors—such as holiday-related retail activity or reduced public gatherings—others remain consistently high. The UK average serves as a baseline, but local conditions, including Birmingham’s urban density and economic dynamics, likely contribute to divergent outcomes. Notably, vehicle crime in Birmingham was 116% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 33% reduction in theft from the person, which was below the national rate. These divergences highlight how specific local challenges—such as high foot traffic in commercial zones or under-resourced neighbourhoods—may interact with broader national trends.