Crime Rate in Moseley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moseley

The total recorded crimes in Moseley, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moseley crime rate of 3.15 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (22.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
Moseley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alcester Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Alder Road with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Moseley has recorded 244 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moseley)CrimesRank (Moseley)CrimesRank (Moseley)
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
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
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
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

Moseley 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 116 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (95 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202518
May 202517
April 202523
March 20256
February 202518
January 202523
December 202415
November 202418
October 202420
September 202417

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202511
May 202520
April 202512
March 202514
February 20258
January 202528
December 202416
November 202417
October 20248
September 202415

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 20259
February 202513
January 202528
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 20247

A total of 1030 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 202595
May 202599
April 202583
March 202560
February 2025100
January 2025108
December 2024104
November 202484
October 202483
September 202498

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202520
May 202534
April 202528
March 202523
February 202513
January 202511
December 202415
November 20249
October 20243
September 202422

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202518
April 202515
March 202518
February 20259
January 202511
December 202419
November 20249
October 20247
September 202431

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244

A total of 51 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202517
May 202518
April 20259
March 202514
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Moseley in July 2025

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

1. Alcester Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
3. Alder Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Woodstock Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Strensham Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Sutherland Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5

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