Crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,160 crimes were recorded in Bournbrook & Selly Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Types of crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Bournbrook & Selly Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Demographics of Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Questions about crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (728), shoplifting (399) and vehicle crime (211) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,024th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bournbrook & Selly Park | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,160 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.4 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,746 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park peaked in the year to August 2021 (2,317 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,460). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,160 | 109.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,077 | 105.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,920 | 97.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,971 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,140 | 108.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,317 | 117.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,649 | 83.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,460 | 73.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,612 | 81.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 190 |
| July 2026 | 217 |
| June 2026 | 186 |
| May 2026 | 188 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 183 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 180 |
| November 2025 | 171 |
| October 2025 | 204 |
| September 2025 | 188 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded notably more burglary (2.9 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (79% below) and public order (41% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 87 to 136 and possession of weapons rose from 33 to 49, while anti-social behaviour fell from 122 to 65 and other crime fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 728 | 36.9 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 399 | 20.2 | 8.5 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 211 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Burglary | 200 | 10.1 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Other theft | 128 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 77 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.6 | 3.3 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +48% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.3 | 1.4 | -21% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.1 | 0.8 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bournbrook & Selly Park; the highest is Harborne (130.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgbaston (92.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bournbrook & Selly Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | +4% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +6% |
| Edgbaston | 1,533 | 92.7 | -15% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +19% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -13% |
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +20% |
| Moseley | 2,606 | 112.5 | +3% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,305 | 101.4 | -7% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (374).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 374 |
| On or near Nightclub | 161 |
| On or near Grange Road | 101 |
| On or near Teignmouth Road | 92 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Hubert Road | 60 |
| On or near Fairgreen Way | 52 |
| On or near Manilla Road | 50 |
| On or near Birkdale Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Hospital | 47 |
Of the 2,095 crimes in Bournbrook & Selly Park with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 921 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 677 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 196 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Bournbrook & Selly Park has an estimated population of 19,746 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (61.6%, against 7.9%), more private renting (55%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (6.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bournbrook & Selly Park average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bournbrook & Selly Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 30.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 61.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 54.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bournbrook & Selly Park a safe place to live?
Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,024th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 728 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (399).
Is crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park was up 4% on the year before: 2,160 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,077 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bournbrook & Selly Park?
About 19,746 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bournbrook & Selly Park?
Bournbrook & Selly Park is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.