Our ward in numbers
The latest official figures for Pype Hayes and Erdington, shown as simple charts. Hover or tap a bar to see the exact number.
Reported crime
Top types of crime, 2026-08. Pype Hayes: 320 · Erdington: 299
- Pype Hayes (Tyburn)
- Erdington
What this means: These are crimes reported to West Midlands Police in one month. Longer bars mean more reports of that type. A rise can mean more crime, or simply that more people are reporting it. If you see something, report it on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Source: data.police.uk (West Midlands Police)
Planning applications
26 applications tracked. Near us: 1 HMO, 0 supported housing, 6 change of use
What this means: Each bar shows how many planning applications were sent to the council for that area. HMOs are homes shared by several unrelated people. Anyone can comment on an application before the council decides; see Planning Watch for details.
Source: Birmingham City Council weekly planning lists
Where the council's money went
Payments over £500 by department, July 2026
What this means: The council publishes every payment over £500 it makes. This shows which departments spent the most last month, such as bin collections and roads (City operations) or care for older and disabled people (Adult social care).
Source: Birmingham City Council spending data
Council spending month by month
All payments over £500 across Birmingham
What this means: This line shows the council's total spending each month across the whole of Birmingham. Peaks often come from large one-off payments, such as building work or yearly contracts, rather than a change in services.
Source: Birmingham City Council spending data
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