Crime Rate in Bournbrook & Selly Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park

The total recorded crimes in Bournbrook & Selly Park, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournbrook & Selly Park crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bournbrook & Selly Park, encompassing approximately 108,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bournbrook & Selly Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Teignmouth Road with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bournbrook & Selly Park?

To understand the safety of Bournbrook & Selly Park, we need to analyze Bournbrook & Selly Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Bournbrook & Selly Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1963 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bournbrook & Selly Park witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Bournbrook & Selly Park had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 1,570 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded fewer crimes than 46 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Bournbrook & Selly Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bournbrook & Selly Park Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bournbrook & Selly Park crimes were 1,963. The crime rate of Bournbrook & Selly Park in 2024 was 18.14 (year) or 1.51 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bournbrook & Selly Park were around 1,570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.51 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 47 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Bournbrook & Selly Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (47 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (59 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202622
December 202515
November 202510
October 20259
September 20257
August 202532
July 202514
June 202510
May 202519
April 202510
March 202527
February 202525

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20261
December 20259
November 202514
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20256
June 20259
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20262
December 20251
November 20255
October 20258
September 20252
August 20254
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255

A total of 467 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 20269
December 202539
November 202544
October 202546
September 202551
August 202547
July 202557
June 202530
May 202544
April 202524
March 202524
February 202537

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20269
December 202517
November 202511
October 20256
September 20259
August 202510
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 241 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202627
December 202516
November 202522
October 202518
September 202520
August 202530
July 202522
June 20259
May 202513
April 202520
March 202512
February 202515

A total of 742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202658
January 202650
December 202564
November 202546
October 202565
September 202554
August 202555
July 202560
June 202552
May 202568
April 202555
March 202559
February 202556

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 202510
September 20257
August 202511
July 20253
June 202511
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20251
July 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20252
October 20256
September 20255
August 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20268
December 20259
November 20259
October 202517
September 202513
August 202510
July 202513
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20259
August 20257
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Bournbrook & Selly Park in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bournbrook & Selly Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Teignmouth Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Public order1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fairgreen Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
6. Coronation Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime4
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookvale Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Milner Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Park Corner (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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