Hall Green vs Selly Oak

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hall Green West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Selly Oak West Midlands Police

      Hall Green vs Selly Oak Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hall Green
      West Midlands Police
      1,820 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      31.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Selly Oak
      West Midlands Police
      3,612 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      42.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hall Green
      B Selly Oak
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,820
      3,612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,851
      3,421
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.4%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hall Green
      B Selly Oak
      Violent Crime
      774 ↓7%
      1,103 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↑2%
      204 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      88 ↓7%
      206 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      241 ↑6%
      302 ↓1%
      Burglary
      124 ↓21%
      280 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↑19%
      194 ↓15%
      Drugs
      43 ↑30%
      80 ↓10%
      Public Order
      97 ↓22%
      151 ↓24%
      Robbery
      50 ↑43%
      113 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↑26%
      799 ↑76%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↓20%
      25 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      33 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↑16%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      48 ↑26%
      56 ↑37%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hall Green is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hall Green safer than Selly Oak?

      Hall Green has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,820 crimes in the last 12 months. Selly Oak has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,612 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hall Green vs Selly Oak?

      Hall Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Selly Oak shows +5.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hall Green and Selly Oak?

      In Hall Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (774 incidents). In Selly Oak, it is Violent Crime (1,103 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hall Green and Selly Oak?

      Hall Green recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Selly Oak recorded 204. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Hall Green vs Selly Oak?

      Violent crime in Hall Green totalled 774 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,103 in Selly Oak. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hall Green and Selly Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hall Green recorded 1,851 crimes (now 1,820, a change of -1.7%). Selly Oak recorded 3,421 crimes previously (now 3,612, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hall Green and Selly Oak?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Hall Green has a resolution rate of 31.4% and Selly Oak has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hall Green and Selly Oak?

      Hall Green falls within the West Midlands Police boundary. Selly Oak is covered by West Midlands Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Hall Green and Selly Oak?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Hall Green or Selly Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hall Green and Selly Oak. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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