This area shows some of the ways in which we use crime stats analysis to set the baseline for BCSP targets and measure our performance against these targets. Our figures are then used as the foundation for creating Strategic Assessments which BCSP produces on an annual basis.
BCSP aimed to reduce PSA1 Crime (a selection of crime-types which includes burglary, robbery and theft from cars – see BCSP Targets) by 20% from March 2004 to March 2008.
This target was beaten with an overall reduction of 27.2%. Click here for further information on our overall reduction.
BCSP is currently working on setting its targets for the next three years. The 'BCSP Targets' page (and LPSAs page within) will be updated once these targets are confirmed. The information on these pages provides an overview of the areas of work which we have been involved in over the past three years.
Crime in Birmingham has been decreasing since April 2003-March 2004. We measure crime by financial year. Take a look at the statistics below:
Of the eight major cities in the country (Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, Nottingham, Birmingham and Bristol), Birmingham has the lowest crime rate.
According to a report (Urban Crime Rankings) produced by think-tank ‘Reform’ in May 2006, Birmingham ranked as 12th safest out of 56 cities/authorities for their crime rates. Rural areas like Gloucester and Exeter fair far worse than we do as a city with a population of over one million.
There have been 24,040 less victims of crime since April 2003-March 2004 meaning more than a 20% reduction with 140, 225 victims compared to 116,185 offences between April 2006-March 2007.
There have been 4,496 less homes burgled since April 2003-March 2004. That’s a huge 37% reduction in burglary! This is one of our major successes since April 2003 - March 2004 from 12,170 incidents to 7,674 last year (April 06-March07).
There were 2,985 less cars broken into between April 2006-March 2007, compared to April 03-March 04 when there were 13,949 thefts from cars, compared to 10,964. That’s over a 21% reduction and almost 3000 more cars, safer on the streets of Birmingham.
There have been 4831 fewer cars stolen since April 2003-March 2004. That’s more than a 49% reduction in motor vehicle theft. This crime type saw figures reduce from 9,811 to 4,980 last year. That’s almost 5000 more cars staying with their rightful owners.
Robbery is a crime type that concerns many people. There have been 1259 less victims of robbery since April 03-March 04 from 5,691 robberies compared to 4,432 last year. That’s a 21% reduction in robbery which can help in making us feel safer when we are out and about in Birmingham.
Fire Reduction in Birmingham is another one of our major success areas. Not all cities have fire activity associated with community safety. In Birmingham, our partners at West Midlands Fire Service are fully involved and working with us to reduce crime in Birmingham.