Crime Rate in Moseley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moseley

The total recorded crimes in Moseley, Birmingham, UK in February 2025 are around 212 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moseley crime rate of 2.74 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Moseley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queenswood Road with total crimes: 13
  • Augusta Road East with total crimes: 10
  • Alder Road 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Moseley has recorded 212 crimes with crime rate of 2.74 ranking 13th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter524 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Moseley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (93 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (47 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (72 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202523
December 202415
November 202418
October 202420
September 202417
July 202425
June 202450
May 202432
April 202447
March 202439

A total of 1159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025100
January 2025108
December 2024104
November 202484
October 202483
September 202498
July 2024119
June 2024202
May 202496
April 202493
March 202472

A total of 185 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202528
December 202425
November 202420
October 202424
September 20247
July 202416
June 202414
May 202416
April 202414
March 20248

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202511
December 202415
November 20249
October 20243
September 202422
July 202423
June 202448
May 202436
April 202414
March 20246

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202511
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202414
July 20249
June 202430
May 202419
April 202413
March 20247

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202511
December 202419
November 20249
October 20247
September 202431
July 202410
June 202426
May 202420
April 202416
March 20249

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202528
December 202416
November 202417
October 20248
September 202415
July 202429
June 202442
May 202417
April 20245
March 202418

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20253
December 202410
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 20249
July 20244
June 202426
May 202420
April 202416
March 202413

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Moseley in February 2025

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

1. Queenswood Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Augusta Road East (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
3. Alder Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Sutherland Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brighton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
10. Strensham Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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