Is Birmingham Airport Safe?
Crime statistics for Birmingham Airport. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 558 total crimes recorded in Birmingham Airport
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Birmingham Airport — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in Birmingham Airport
Safest Areas Near Birmingham Airport
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Birmingham Airport by safety score
Compare Birmingham Airport With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birmingham Airport safe?
Birmingham Airport has a CrimeRadar safety score of 46/100, rated Average. A total of 558 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 2.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Birmingham Airport are broadly in line with the UK average.
How many crimes were recorded in Birmingham Airport in the last 12 months?
558 crimes were recorded in Birmingham Airport in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 2.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (545 crimes). The most common category was Vehicle Crime, with 102 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Birmingham Airport?
The most common crime in Birmingham Airport is Vehicle Crime, with 102 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 18.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Birmingham Airport increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Birmingham Airport is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 2.4% — from 545 crimes in the previous 12 months to 558 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Birmingham Airport?
Birmingham Airport has a safety score of 46 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Birmingham Airport compare to the West Midlands Police average?
Birmingham Airport has a safety score of 46/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 10/100. Birmingham Airport is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Birmingham Airport?
45.9% of crimes recorded in Birmingham Airport resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Birmingham Airport?
94 violent crimes were recorded in Birmingham Airport in the last 12 months — representing 16.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 25 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Birmingham Airport last updated?
The crime data for Birmingham Airport was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Birmingham Airport with other areas?
You can compare Birmingham Airport with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.