Crime in Moseley: statistics, rates and trends
2,606 crimes were recorded in Moseley in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,120), shoplifting (244) and vehicle crime (232) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Moseley | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,606 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.5 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,157 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Moseley peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,975 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,251). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,606 | 112.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,595 | 112.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,705 | 116.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,839 | 122.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,975 | 128.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,921 | 126.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,251 | 97.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,276 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,417 | 104.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 241 |
| July 2026 | 282 |
| June 2026 | 262 |
| May 2026 | 256 |
| April 2026 | 220 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 172 |
| January 2026 | 186 |
| December 2025 | 210 |
| November 2025 | 190 |
| October 2025 | 191 |
| September 2025 | 207 |
Compared with England and Wales, Moseley recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate) and robbery (71% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below). On the year before, theft from the person rose from 23 to 34 and shoplifting rose from 183 to 244, while anti-social behaviour fell from 191 to 101 and burglary fell from 183 to 133.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,120 | 48.4 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 244 | 10.5 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 232 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 144 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 137 | 5.9 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 133 | 5.7 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 4.4 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Drugs | 89 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +2% |
| Robbery | 54 | 2.3 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -2% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Theft from the person | 34 | 1.5 | 1.7 | +48% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Moseley; the highest is Brandwood & King's Heath (129.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Billesley (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Moseley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkhill | 1,978 | 97.2 | -14% |
| Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East | 3,507 | 126.6 | +13% |
| Balsall Heath West | 1,305 | 101.4 | -10% |
| Brandwood & King's Heath | 2,587 | 129.9 | +15% |
| Billesley | 1,783 | 80.2 | -29% |
| Hall Green North | 2,148 | 81.4 | -28% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | -3% |
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Moseley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (252).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 252 |
| On or near Alder Road | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Alcester Road | 92 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 71 |
| On or near Strensham Road | 66 |
| On or near Edgbaston Road East | 65 |
| On or near Mayfield Road | 55 |
| On or near Birchwood Road | 44 |
Of the 2,505 crimes in Moseley with a recorded outcome, 39% 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 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 977 | 39.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 910 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 140 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 117 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Moseley has an estimated population of 23,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (28%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and more households without a car (31%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Moseley average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Moseley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Moseley a safe place to live?
Moseley recorded 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 964th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Moseley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (244).
Is crime in Moseley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Moseley was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,606 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,595 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Moseley?
About 23,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Moseley?
Moseley 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.