Crime in Moseley: statistics, rates and trends

2,620 crimes were recorded in Moseley in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,121 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Moseley has the 947th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Moseley was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,952 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,165). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Moseley 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+60%) and robbery (+48%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-52%) and burglary (-22%).

Violence and sexual offences in Moseley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Moseley recorded 1,121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Moseley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Moseley recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Moseley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Moseley recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Moseley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Moseley recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Moseley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Moseley recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Moseley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Moseley recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Moseley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Moseley recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Moseley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Moseley recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Moseley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Moseley recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Moseley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Moseley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Moseley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Moseley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Moseley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Moseley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Moseley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Moseley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Moseley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Moseley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Moseley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Moseley.

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 Moseley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Moseley 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.

Moseley has an estimated population of 23,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Moseley sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Moseley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.