Kingstanding vs Selly Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Kingstanding West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Selly Oak West Midlands Police

      Kingstanding vs Selly Oak Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Kingstanding
      West Midlands Police
      2,881 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      23.9% 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 Kingstanding
      B Selly Oak
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,881
      3,612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,209
      3,421
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kingstanding
      B Selly Oak
      Violent Crime
      1,477 ↓4%
      1,103 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      178 ↓43%
      204 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      130 ↓1%
      206 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      185 ↑5%
      302 ↓1%
      Burglary
      103 ↓25%
      280 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      263 ↓4%
      194 ↓15%
      Drugs
      59 ↓5%
      80 ↓10%
      Public Order
      150 ↓21%
      151 ↓24%
      Robbery
      61 ↓45%
      113 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      108 ↑1%
      799 ↑76%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑160%
      25 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑11%
      33 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      60 ↓17%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      84 ↑8%
      56 ↑37%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kingstanding is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kingstanding safer than Selly Oak?

      Kingstanding has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,881 crimes in the last 12 months. Selly Oak has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,612 crimes. Kingstanding scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kingstanding vs Selly Oak?

      Kingstanding shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — 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 Kingstanding and Selly Oak?

      In Kingstanding, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,477 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 Kingstanding and Selly Oak?

      Kingstanding recorded 178 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 Kingstanding vs Selly Oak?

      Violent crime in Kingstanding totalled 1,477 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 Kingstanding and Selly Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kingstanding recorded 3,209 crimes (now 2,881, a change of -10.2%). Selly Oak recorded 3,421 crimes previously (now 3,612, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kingstanding 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. Kingstanding has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Selly Oak has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kingstanding and Selly Oak?

      Kingstanding 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 Kingstanding 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 Kingstanding or Selly Oak on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.