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Crime in Saltley

Saltley had 3,448 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 48th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 2% on the three months before.

B8, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Saltley

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126.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
48 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+2%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1583 in 3 months

Month by month

1090 Mar 1082 Apr 1193 May 1162 Jun 1187 Jul 1099 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,58346%
public order2758%
vehicle crime2718%
theft2577%
criminal damage2457%
burglary1484%
anti-social behaviour1404%
weapons1183%

Saltley against Birmingham

TypeSaltley per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence58.154.3▼ 1%
Burglary5.45.2▲ 21%
Vehicle crime9.910▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour5.15.6▲ 56%
Theft and robbery14.611.4▲ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bordesley424.8▼ 3%
Vauxhall165.5▼ 6%
Nechells144.3▲ 4%
Saltley126.6▲ 2%
Washwood Heath125.2▲ 8%
Bordesley Green107.2▼ 1%
Alum Rock97.5▲ 6%
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 Saltley a safe area?

Saltley had about 126.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 48 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Saltley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1583), followed by public order (275) and vehicle crime (271).