Crime Rate in Moseley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moseley

The total recorded crimes in Moseley, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 268 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moseley crime rate of 3.46 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 Moseley, encompassing approximately 77,395 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (19.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
Moseley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodstock Road with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

How safe is Moseley?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Moseley reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2,774 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Moseley witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Moseley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,814 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Moseley witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Moseley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Moseley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Moseley has recorded 268 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 12th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Moseley crimes were 2,774. The crime rate of Moseley in 2024 was 35.84 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moseley were around 2,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.36 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moseley)CrimesRank (Moseley)CrimesRank (Moseley)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells473 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Moseley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (83 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (98 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (31 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (202 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20259
February 202513
January 202528
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 20247
July 202416
June 202414

A total of 1140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 103.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202583
March 202560
February 2025100
January 2025108
December 2024104
November 202484
October 202483
September 202498
July 2024119
June 2024202

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202512
March 20258
February 202515
January 202511
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202414
July 20249
June 202430

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202523
March 20256
February 202518
January 202523
December 202415
November 202418
October 202420
September 202417
July 202425
June 202450

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 209 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 202528
December 202416
November 202417
October 20248
September 202415
July 202429
June 202442

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
July 202410
June 202410

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412

A total of 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202528
March 202523
February 202513
January 202511
December 202415
November 20249
October 20243
September 202422
July 202423
June 202448

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202518
February 20259
January 202511
December 202419
November 20249
October 20247
September 202431
July 202410
June 202426

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
July 20244
June 202426

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
June 202416

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Moseley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Moseley postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodstock Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alder Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
7. Birchwood Crescent (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Thirlmere Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Grayfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Edgbaston Road East (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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