Crime Rate in Weoley & Selly Oak: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weoley & Selly Oak

The total recorded crimes in Weoley & Selly Oak, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 211 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weoley & Selly Oak crime rate of 3.77 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 Weoley & Selly Oak, encompassing approximately 55,999 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (-14.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
Weoley & Selly Oak Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 8
  • Castle Square with total crimes: 8
  • Abdon Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Weoley & Selly Oak?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Weoley & Selly Oak demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 2383 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Weoley & Selly Oak witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Weoley & Selly Oak had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,488 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Weoley & Selly Oak witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weoley & Selly Oak Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Weoley & Selly Oak has recorded 211 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 22th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Weoley & Selly Oak crimes were 2,383. The crime rate of Weoley & Selly Oak in 2024 was 42.55 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weoley & Selly Oak were around 2,488 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.43 (year) or 3.70 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weoley & Selly Oak)CrimesRank (Weoley & Selly Oak)CrimesRank (Weoley & Selly Oak)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Weoley & Selly Oak Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (85 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 107 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 110 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (206 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1090 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 99.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202585
March 202599
February 202565
January 202572
December 2024107
November 202475
October 202495
September 202490
July 2024110
June 2024206
May 202486

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 208 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202518
February 20258
January 202514
December 202411
November 202422
October 202415
September 202419
July 202422
June 202434
May 202425

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 202412
October 20247
September 20248
July 20247
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 121 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20254
February 20254
January 20258
December 202414
November 20244
October 202411
September 202411
July 202413
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 210 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202527
March 202520
February 202514
January 202516
December 202429
November 202411
October 202419
September 202414
July 202427
June 202418
May 202415

A total of 185 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202523
March 202526
February 20257
January 202512
December 202417
November 202417
October 202412
September 202411
July 202412
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20259
February 20259
January 20256
December 202410
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 202414

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
July 202412
June 202452
May 202415

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Weoley & Selly Oak in April 2025

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

1. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
2. Castle Square (Map)
Total8
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Abdon Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Langleys Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Silvington Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gibbins Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Rachel Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Weoley Castle Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Hopstone Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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