Crime in Weoley & Selly Oak: statistics, rates and trends
2,204 crimes were recorded in Weoley & Selly Oak in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weoley & Selly Oak at a glance
- Crime trends in Weoley & Selly Oak
- Types of crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
- Weoley & Selly Oak compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weoley & Selly Oak
- Demographics of Weoley & Selly Oak
- Questions about crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,014), criminal damage and arson (223) and vehicle crime (212) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,369th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Weoley & Selly Oak | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,204 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.9 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,232 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Weoley & Selly Oak of any year here (2,204 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,204 | 94.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,225 | 95.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,311 | 99.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,711 | 116.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,166 | 136.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,872 | 123.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,784 | 119.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,640 | 113.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,575 | 110.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 182 |
| July 2026 | 209 |
| June 2026 | 187 |
| May 2026 | 200 |
| April 2026 | 201 |
| March 2026 | 203 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 185 |
| December 2025 | 177 |
| November 2025 | 144 |
| October 2025 | 209 |
| September 2025 | 158 |
Compared with England and Wales, Weoley & Selly Oak recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (84% above the national rate) and burglary (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (75% below) and shoplifting (67% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 37 to 49 and other theft rose from 107 to 139, while anti-social behaviour fell from 194 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,014 | 43.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 212 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Other theft | 139 | 6.0 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 121 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Burglary | 118 | 5.1 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -53% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 2.8 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Drugs | 59 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 2.1 | 1.0 | +32% |
| Other crime | 48 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Robbery | 42 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weoley & Selly Oak; the highest is Northfield, Birmingham (138.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Allens Cross (86.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weoley & Selly Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | +22% |
| Bartley Green | 2,451 | 103.8 | +9% |
| Harborne | 3,157 | 130.9 | +38% |
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | -9% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,160 | 109.4 | +15% |
| Quinton | 1,872 | 86.8 | -9% |
| Northfield | 1,615 | 138.0 | +45% |
| Stirchley | 1,079 | 113.2 | +19% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Weoley & Selly Oak over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Square” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Square | 89 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 83 |
| On or near Weirbrook Close | 56 |
| On or near Langleys Road | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Rachel Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Abdon Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Silvington Close | 35 |
| On or near Shenley Fields Road | 34 |
Of the 2,113 crimes in Weoley & Selly Oak with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 91 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 956 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 713 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Weoley & Selly Oak has an estimated population of 23,232 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%) and more students (11.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weoley & Selly Oak average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Weoley & Selly Oak | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Weoley & Selly Oak a safe place to live?
Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 94.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,369th 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 Weoley & Selly Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,014 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (223).
Is crime in Weoley & Selly Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weoley & Selly Oak was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,204 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,225 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weoley & Selly Oak?
About 23,232 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weoley & Selly Oak?
Weoley & Selly Oak 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.