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Crime in Selly Oak

Selly Oak had 916 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 162.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 24% on the three months before.

B29, Birmingham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Selly Oak

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162.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
19 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+24%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common296 in 3 months

Month by month

221 Apr 253 May 267 Jun 304 Jul 299 Aug 313 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence29632%
shoplifting24927%
burglary647%
criminal damage526%
public order495%
vehicle crime455%
theft445%
anti-social behaviour313%

Selly Oak against Birmingham

TypeSelly Oak per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence52.653.1▲ 31%
Burglary11.45.1▲ 2%
Vehicle crime89.7▼ 22%
Anti-social behaviour5.55.2▲ 63%
Theft and robbery14.411.9▲ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harborne198.5▲ 22%
Bournbrook192.9▲ 27%
Selly Oak162.7▲ 24%
Stirchley142.1▲ 12%
Bournville137▲ 10%
Metchley131.8▲ 15%
Selly Park130.8▲ 30%
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 Selly Oak a safe area?

Selly Oak had about 162.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 19 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Selly Oak?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (296), followed by shoplifting (249) and burglary (64).