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Crime in Four Oaks

Four Oaks had 419 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 89th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 57% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 32% on the three months before.

B74, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Four Oaks

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54.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
89 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+32%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common161 in 3 months

Month by month

111 Mar 83 Apr 124 May 157 Jun 141 Jul 121 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Four Oaks. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16138%
vehicle crime5814%
shoplifting4210%
criminal damage358%
public order266%
burglary246%
theft215%
anti-social behaviour184%

Four Oaks against Birmingham

TypeFour Oaks per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence20.954.3▲ 30%
Burglary3.15.2▼ 14%
Vehicle crime7.510▲ 57%
Anti-social behaviour2.35.6▲ 6%
Theft and robbery4.811.4▲ 23%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Oscott146▲ 33%
Sutton Coldfield81.7▲ 4%
Little Sutton69.8▲ 19%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
Four Oaks54.4▲ 32%
Mere Green53.9▲ 31%
Streetly45.6▲ 7%
See every Birmingham area ranked on the crime in Birmingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Four Oaks a safe area?

Four Oaks had about 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 89 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Four Oaks?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (161), followed by vehicle crime (58) and shoplifting (42).