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 July 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bournbrook & Selly Park crime rate of 1.83 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
Bournbrook & Selly Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 54
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • 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 July 2025 the Bournbrook & Selly Park has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 1.83 ranking 28th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)CrimesRank (Bournbrook & Selly Park)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Northfield152 391,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Bournbrook & Selly Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202530
May 202544
April 202524
March 202524
February 202537
January 202524
December 202413
November 20246
October 202413
September 202413

A total of 164 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20259
May 202513
April 202520
March 202512
February 202515
January 202520
December 20248
November 202411
October 202425
September 20249

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202511
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 202516
December 202417
November 20242
October 202410
September 202415

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202552
May 202568
April 202555
March 202559
February 202556
January 202550
December 202460
November 202459
October 202473
September 202439

A total of 181 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202519
April 202510
March 202527
February 202525
January 202518
December 202417
November 20245
October 202422
September 202414

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 202413
September 202412

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202513
April 202511
March 20258
February 202512
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 202411
September 202413

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Bournbrook & Selly Park in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total54
Shoplifting47
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Other theft5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Robbery3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. St Stephens Road (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Brookvale Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Birkdale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Holly Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hobson Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Manilla Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1

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