WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: West Midlands Police Police

Weoley & Selly Oak Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Weoley & Selly Oak, localized within Birmingham.

Total Crimes

203
trending_up +36.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

84.96per 1k
trending_down -0.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

23,505

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences91
Vehicle Crime33
Criminal Damage & Arson19
Public Order16
Burglary15
Other Theft7
Drug Offences6
Shoplifting4
Other Crime4
Weapons Possession3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Robbery2
Theft from Person1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1Robbery: 1
8
On or near Spernall Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near Longbow Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Castle Square Map
Shoplifting: 3Public order: 2
5
On or near Bushwood Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5
5
On or near Tugford Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Pecan Place Map
Drugs: 2Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Gibbins Road Map
Burglary: 3
3
On or near Strathdene Gardens Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Strathdene Road Map
Burglary: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#20safest in Birmingham

City Average

114.31per 1k

Local Policing

Weoley

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Local Priorities

Begging, Anti-Social Behaviour and Drug Use on Northfield High Street.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Officers are continuing to carry out regular patrols on the High Street and taken appropriate action against those involved in shop theft, begging and ASB. A number of key arrests have been made and persons charged with multiple offences to appear before court. A number of long term measures are being considered within the wider partnership as part of Operation Wayfarer. Officers continue to work closely with the BID, local businesses and the community. If you have any local concerns please get in touch and our team will follow this up at the earliest opportunity. A number of local community meetings have been set for the coming months ( see website under events ).

Actioned: 6 May 2026

A number of reports of speeding concerns and poor driving. This includes the use of off road bikes.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

Officers regularly conduct multi agency road safety operations on Northfield Constituency. Speed enforcement units are also deployed to set locations on the ward. Our local PCSOs are trained in delivering Community Speedwatch and are keen for volunteers to come forward to deliver a local speedwatch. This scheme has many benefits in bringing the community together and supporting the community in making the roads safer. If you are interested please drop us a line on 101 or contact you local team/PCSOs. Operation Snap is also available via WMP Website to send in footage of any poor driving and will be assessed for any further action to be taken.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

A high number of vehicle crimes during April up to 6 May.

Issued: 6 May 2026

Status Update

The local dedicated neighbourhood officers will be paying attention and conducting patrols in key locations. Officers will be working closely with partners to identify those involved and prevent further offending. A number of arrests have been carried out linked to vehicle crime on the Weoley Ward area. There is a lot of crime prevention vehicle crime advice available on the WMP website - consider using steering locks even if only popping into a shop or visiting a friend for a short time. Please ensure you remove all property of value from vehicles. If you have any information of who may be involved please inform us via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Your local PCSOs are available if you would like any further advice.

Actioned: 6 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN1

PCSO Iqbal meets the community

meeting

Awaiting details of June's meeting - Time, Date, Location to follow.
Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

12:00 AM — 12:00 AM

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Awaiting details of June's meeting - Time, Date, Location to follow.

JUN5

PCSO Williams & PCSO Bailey Meet the community ( Northfield Community Garden )

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Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Northfield Community Garden, Northfield B31 1PZ ( At the back of SA Carpets & Flooring on the High St ).

JUN23

PCSO Williams & PCSO Bailey Meet the community ( Prices Square, Northfield High St ) )

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Local PCSOs will attend the location and be available for discussions with the local community and provide prevention advice. We look forward to meeting the local community.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Prices Square, Bristol Road South, Northfield B31 2NG.

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