Pleck vs Selly Oak

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Pleck West Midlands Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Selly Oak West Midlands Police

      Pleck vs Selly Oak Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Pleck
      West Midlands Police
      1,996 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.7% trend
      26.3% 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 Pleck
      B Selly Oak
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,996
      3,612
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,286
      3,421
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.7%
      ↑5.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      42.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pleck
      B Selly Oak
      Violent Crime
      917 ↓7%
      1,103 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      112 ↓55%
      204 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      165 ↓1%
      206 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      152 ↓9%
      302 ↓1%
      Burglary
      60 ↓23%
      280 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      168 ↓9%
      194 ↓15%
      Drugs
      68 ↑66%
      80 ↓10%
      Public Order
      111 ↓21%
      151 ↓24%
      Robbery
      19 ↓27%
      113 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      117 ↓16%
      799 ↑76%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↓29%
      25 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      33 ↓11%
      Possession of Weapons
      51 ↑24%
      66 ↑20%
      Other Crime
      39 ↓15%
      56 ↑37%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pleck is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pleck safer than Selly Oak?

      Pleck has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,996 crimes in the last 12 months. Selly Oak has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,612 crimes. Pleck scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pleck vs Selly Oak?

      Pleck shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.7% — 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 Pleck and Selly Oak?

      In Pleck, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (917 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 Pleck and Selly Oak?

      Pleck recorded 112 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 Pleck vs Selly Oak?

      Violent crime in Pleck totalled 917 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 Pleck and Selly Oak in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pleck recorded 2,286 crimes (now 1,996, a change of -12.7%). Selly Oak recorded 3,421 crimes previously (now 3,612, +5.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pleck 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. Pleck has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Selly Oak has 42.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pleck and Selly Oak?

      Pleck 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 Pleck 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 Pleck or Selly Oak on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pleck 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.