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Crime in Selly Park

Selly Park had 528 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 118.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 54th of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

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

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118.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
54 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common170 in 3 months

Month by month

143 Mar 127 Apr 159 May 163 Jun 194 Jul 171 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17032%
shoplifting12924%
burglary448%
vehicle crime397%
theft316%
criminal damage224%
anti-social behaviour194%
public order163%

Selly Park against Birmingham

TypeSelly Park per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence38.254.3▲ 18%
Burglary9.95.2▼ 37%
Vehicle crime8.810▲ 5%
Anti-social behaviour4.35.6▲ 90%
Theft and robbery1311.4▲ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bournbrook182.8▲ 20%
Selly Oak154.5▲ 16%
Moseley152.6▲ 26%
Stirchley137.6▲ 11%
Bournville128.7▲ 1%
Metchley127.5▲ 14%
Selly Park118.7▲ 23%
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 Park a safe area?

Selly Park had about 118.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 54 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Selly Park?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (170), followed by shoplifting (129) and burglary (44).