Birmingham Crime 2026
Birmingham · 2026 YTD (through Sep) · updated 2026-11-12
Birmingham police open data lists 4,187 incidents for 2026 YTD (through Sep). The most recent months are still being updated by the source as late reports come in. The most common crime types were theft (46.9%), burglary (19.7%), auto theft (14.1%).
Crime types in 2026
| Crime type | Incidents | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 1,962 | 46.9% | — |
| Burglary | 825 | 19.7% | — |
| Auto theft | 590 | 14.1% | — |
| Assault | 367 | 8.8% | — |
| Other | 261 | 6.2% | — |
| Robbery | 81 | 1.9% | — |
| Theft from vehicle | 55 | 1.3% | — |
| Bike theft | 30 | 0.7% | — |
| Sexual assault | 16 | 0.4% | — |
Month by month
| Jan | 518 |
| Feb | 400 |
| Mar | 442 |
| Apr | 432 |
| May | 478 |
| Jun | 490 |
| Jul | 505 |
| Aug | 473 |
| Sep | 449 |
Neighborhoods with the most reports in 2026
- West Precinct 1,341 incidents
- East Precinct 1,230 incidents
- South Precinct 998 incidents
- North Precinct 618 incidents
Counts are not adjusted for population or area.
Questions
How much crime was reported in Birmingham in 2026?
4,187 incidents for 2026 YTD (through Sep) in Birmingham Police Department open data.
Other years
Source: Birmingham Police Department open data. Police-reported incidents, not convictions.