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Crime in New Oscott

New Oscott had 627 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 146 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

B44, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Oscott

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146crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common213 in 3 months

Month by month

127 Mar 152 Apr 194 May 221 Jun 211 Jul 195 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of New Oscott. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21334%
shoplifting13622%
criminal damage528%
vehicle crime396%
anti-social behaviour376%
public order356%
theft335%
burglary254%

New Oscott against Birmingham

TypeNew Oscott per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence49.654.3▲ 12%
Burglary5.85.2▲ 32%
Vehicle crime9.110▲ 5%
Anti-social behaviour8.65.6▲ 42%
Theft and robbery13.311.4▲ 58%

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%
Short Heath133▲ 21%
Stockland Green131.5▲ 4%
Wylde Green102.7▼ 9%
Kingstanding96.1▲ 14%
Pheasey64.1▲ 5%
Boldmere61.5▲ 37%
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 New Oscott a safe area?

New Oscott had about 146 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in New Oscott?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (213), followed by shoplifting (136) and criminal damage (52).