New data has revealed the thirteen safest neighbourhoods across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, highlighting areas with the lowest reported crime rates over the past year.
Revealing the Region's Safest Havens
The rankings were determined using the most recent statistics available from CrimeRate, covering a full twelve-month period. The analysis provides a clear picture of where the least crime was reported, offering valuable insights for residents and potential movers.
Incidents mapped within Birmingham specifically relate to the timeframe between January 2024 and September 2025. It is important to note that all accompanying photographs are for illustrative purposes only, and the crime figures do not refer to any specific individual buildings or streets.
Top Four Safest Neighbourhoods
Leading the list as the safest area in the region is Knowle and Dorridge, which recorded an impressively low overall 2025 crime rate of just 38 crimes per 1,000 people.
Following closely behind is the Birmingham district of Edgbaston, which secured the second spot with a crime rate of 54 incidents per 1,000 residents.
The town of Solihull takes third place, reporting 56 crimes per 1,000 people, demonstrating its consistently secure environment.
Aldridge in Walsall completes the top four, with a crime rate of 59 per 1,000 people, confirming its status as one of the West Midlands' safest communities.
What This Means for the Community
This detailed breakdown of low crime neighbourhoods provides a crucial resource for understanding community safety across the West Midlands. The data empowers residents with factual information about their own areas and those they may be considering moving to.
The report, compiled by reporter Joe Forte and published on 11th November 2025, offers a snapshot of relative safety. It underscores the pockets of the region where residents experience a greater sense of security and fewer criminal incidents.
For anyone concerned with community safety, this analysis of the safest areas in Birmingham and beyond serves as an essential reference point, highlighting the positive aspects of living in the West Midlands.
