Crime Rates at Arkell Way, Birmingham, B29 6GA

Arkell Way area has the 10th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Bournbrook & Selly Park , and the 418th highest crime rate of 3,059 local areas in Birmingham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Arkell Way (B29 6GA) in the last 12 months was 218.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.4% higher than the Bournbrook & Selly Park average (117.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 36 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 50 (≈ 118.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 2.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arkell Way (B29 6GA), the main crime hotspot is near Fairgreen Way. Police recorded 59 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.