Birmingham B42 9 area guide
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Is Birmingham B42 9 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B42 9), recorded crime is 766% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 766% above average
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Population
1,656
Recorded crime
2318.2
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in B42 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 55/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 33%
- Households with children
- 29%
- Households
- 735
Owned 66% · Social rent 4% · Private rent 30%
Census 2021 (ONS), for B42 9.
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Birmingham B42 9: frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham B42 9 a good place to live?
In Birmingham (B42 9), recorded crime is 766% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Birmingham B42 9?
Recorded crime in Birmingham B42 9 runs at 2318.2 per 1,000 properties, 766% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B42 9 safe?
Crime in Birmingham B42 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Birmingham B42 9 runs at 2318.2 per 1,000 properties, 766% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Birmingham B42 9 a deprived area?
Birmingham B42 9 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).