Crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,187 crimes were recorded in Bournbrook & Selly Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- Questions about crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
- About this data
2,187 crimes were recorded in Bournbrook & Selly Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 719 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bournbrook & Selly Park has the 1,002nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bournbrook & Selly Park | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,187 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.8 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,746 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,281 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,509). Over the whole period it rose 38%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,187 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,026 | 102.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,861 | 94.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,015 | 102.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,176 | 110.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,281 | 115.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,571 | 79.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,509 | 76.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,587 | 80.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 217 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+69%) and vehicle crime (+37%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-40%) and public order (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 719 | 36.4 | 1.06 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 399 | 20.2 | 2.44 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 232 | 11.7 | 2.39 | +37% |
| Burglary | 213 | 10.8 | 3.05 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 7.1 | 1.05 | +69% |
| Other theft | 129 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +3% |
| Public order | 74 | 3.7 | 0.56 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 3.7 | 0.24 | -40% |
| Drugs | 52 | 2.6 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Robbery | 48 | 2.4 | 1.80 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 2.1 | 2.14 | +24% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.1 | 1.29 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 0.9 | 0.54 | +29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 719 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 399 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bournbrook & Selly Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bournbrook & Selly Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bournbrook & Selly Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bournbrook & Selly Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | +1% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +3% |
| Edgbaston | 1,568 | 94.8 | -14% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,559 | 128.5 | +16% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -14% |
| Harborne | 3,074 | 127.4 | +15% |
| Moseley | 2,620 | 113.1 | +2% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,316 | 102.2 | -8% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 391 |
| On or near Nightclub | 154 |
| On or near Grange Road | 93 |
| On or near Teignmouth Road | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Fairgreen Way | 59 |
| On or near Birkdale Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Hubert Road | 50 |
| On or near Hospital | 45 |
| On or near Bewdley Road | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bournbrook & Selly Park over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 930 | 42.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 679 | 31.0% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 4.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 88 | 4.0% |
| Not recorded | 73 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 1.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.2% |
Bournbrook & Selly Park has an estimated population of 19,746. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bournbrook & Selly Park sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bournbrook & Selly Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 85.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% |
| Private rented homes | 54.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Bournbrook & Selly Park a safe place to live?
Bournbrook & Selly Park recorded 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 719 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (399).
Is crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bournbrook & Selly Park was up 8% on the year before: 2,187 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,026 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bournbrook & Selly Park?
Bournbrook & Selly Park is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bournbrook & Selly Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.