Crime in Weoley & Selly Oak: statistics, rates and trends
2,222 crimes were recorded in Weoley & Selly Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Weoley & Selly Oak
- Questions about crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
- About this data
2,222 crimes were recorded in Weoley & Selly Oak in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,017 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weoley & Selly Oak has the 1,350th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weoley & Selly Oak | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,222 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.6 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,232 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weoley & Selly Oak was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,124 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,222). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 2,222 | 95.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,239 | 96.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,297 | 98.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,812 | 121.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,124 | 134.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,861 | 123.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,766 | 119.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,654 | 114.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,568 | 110.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 200 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weoley & Selly Oak 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, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+26%) and other theft (+24%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,017 | 43.8 | 1.28 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 229 | 9.9 | 1.45 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 209 | 9.0 | 1.83 | -5% |
| Other theft | 135 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +24% |
| Public order | 121 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +16% |
| Burglary | 116 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 97 | 4.2 | 0.27 | -51% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 2.9 | 0.35 | +26% |
| Drugs | 59 | 2.5 | 0.78 | +7% |
| Other crime | 53 | 2.3 | 1.08 | +13% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 2.0 | 2.08 | +15% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.0 | 1.47 | +21% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +233% |
Violence and sexual offences in Weoley & Selly Oak
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 1,017 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weoley & Selly Oak
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weoley & Selly Oak
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weoley & Selly Oak
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weoley & Selly Oak
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weoley & Selly Oak
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weoley & Selly Oak
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weoley & Selly Oak
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weoley & Selly Oak
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weoley & Selly Oak
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weoley & Selly Oak
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weoley & Selly Oak
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weoley & Selly Oak
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Weoley & Selly Oak, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weoley & Selly Oak.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weoley & Selly Oak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | +19% |
| Bartley Green | 2,503 | 106.0 | +11% |
| Harborne | 3,074 | 127.4 | +33% |
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -11% |
| Bournbrook & Selly Park | 2,187 | 110.8 | +16% |
| Quinton | 1,922 | 89.1 | -7% |
| Northfield | 1,633 | 139.5 | +46% |
| Stirchley | 1,064 | 111.6 | +17% |
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 Weoley & Selly Oak over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Square | 95 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 87 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Weirbrook Close | 49 |
| On or near Langleys Road | 47 |
| On or near Rachel Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Abdon Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Silvington Close | 40 |
| On or near Frederick Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weoley & Selly Oak 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 964 | 43.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 699 | 31.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 7.9% |
| Not recorded | 97 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 71 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Weoley & Selly Oak has an estimated population of 23,232. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weoley & Selly Oak sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weoley & Selly Oak |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.4% |
| Social rented homes | 31.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% |
Is Weoley & Selly Oak a safe place to live?
Weoley & Selly Oak recorded 95.6 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 Weoley & Selly Oak?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,017 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (229).
Is crime in Weoley & Selly Oak going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weoley & Selly Oak was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,222 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,239 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weoley & Selly Oak?
Weoley & Selly Oak 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 Weoley & Selly Oak. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.