Crime in Oscott: statistics, rates and trends
1,426 crimes were recorded in Oscott in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (681), criminal damage and arson (134) and vehicle crime (102) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oscott | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,426 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,550 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oscott peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,953 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,426). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,426 | 72.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,426 | 72.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,625 | 83.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,856 | 94.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,953 | 99.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,946 | 99.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,692 | 86.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,553 | 79.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,487 | 76.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 162 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oscott recorded notably more possession of weapons (37% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (77% below) and shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 101 to 134 and public order rose from 69 to 91, while burglary fell from 83 to 61 and other crime fell from 43 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 681 | 34.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 102 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Public order | 91 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 3.8 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 3.6 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.6 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +8% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Oscott.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oscott |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstanding | 2,412 | 106.5 | +46% |
| Perry Barr | 3,176 | 145.8 | +100% |
| Perry Common | 1,281 | 100.4 | +38% |
| Sutton Vesey | 1,567 | 78.2 | +7% |
| Stockland Green | 3,804 | 142.4 | +95% |
| Handsworth Wood | 1,664 | 81.2 | +11% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | +76% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | +59% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Oscott over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Birkenshaw Road | 39 |
| On or near Gailey Croft | 38 |
| On or near Surrey Road | 33 |
| On or near Aldridge Road | 32 |
| On or near Delhurst Road | 31 |
| On or near Swinbrook Grove | 26 |
| On or near Orpington Road | 25 |
| On or near B4149 | 24 |
| On or near Privet Close | 24 |
Of the 1,356 crimes in Oscott with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 604 | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 417 | 30.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 10.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Oscott has an estimated population of 19,550 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oscott average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Oscott | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oscott a safe place to live?
Oscott recorded 72.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,107th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Oscott?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 681 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (134).
Is crime in Oscott going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oscott was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,426 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,426 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oscott?
About 19,550 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oscott?
Oscott 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.