Crime Rate in Nechells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nechells

The total recorded crimes in Nechells, Birmingham, UK in May 2025 are around 473 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nechells crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Nechells, encompassing approximately 76,071 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (140) incidents (19.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (-20.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (19.57% increase)
Nechells Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Moor Street with total crimes: 58
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 36
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 21

How safe is Nechells?

To understand the safety of Nechells, we need to analyze Nechells crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Nechells reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 5,884 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nechells witnessed more crimes than 65 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Nechells experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 6,178 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nechells witnessed more crimes than 66 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Nechells has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Nechells Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nechells has recorded 473 crimes with crime rate of 6.22 ranking 4th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Nechells crimes were 5,884. The crime rate of Nechells in 2024 was 77.35 (year) or 6.45 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nechells were around 6,178 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.21 (year) or 6.77 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nechells)CrimesRank (Nechells)CrimesRank (Nechells)
Ladywood2,188 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter601 27,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate523 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green409 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green309 74,048 64,405 6
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East316 63,091 103,342 10
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross308 83,794 73,799 7
Harborne282 113,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston302 103,318 83,513 9
Bromford & Hodge Hill305 92,637 202,988 11
Erdington199 282,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr255 142,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green259 132,842 122,832 15
Moseley268 122,774 162,814 16
Bournville & Cotteridge254 152,787 142,898 13
Aston244 162,794 132,611 19
Sheldon206 262,744 172,804 17
Bordesley Green229 172,545 222,529 20
Kingstanding220 182,549 212,701 18
Sutton Trinity183 312,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West Heath211 212,639 192,522 21
Handsworth218 192,441 232,398 25
Newtown213 202,149 271,965 34
Weoley & Selly Oak209 232,383 252,488 22
Bournbrook & Selly Park210 221,963 321,570 47
Brandwood & King's Heath207 242,389 242,419 24
Edgbaston206 252,015 311,553 49
Hall Green North179 321,918 352,286 26
Alum Rock197 292,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill145 402,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford202 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley144 411,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great Park160 332,042 301,667 42
Quinton196 301,932 332,104 31
Northfield129 431,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood141 421,722 372,037 33
Heartlands159 341,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South123 471,706 381,933 35
Oscott154 351,485 471,825 37
Small Heath149 391,652 401,872 36
Holyhead152 361,791 361,764 39
Pype Hayes151 371,520 451,746 40
Tyseley & Hay Mills124 461,637 411,800 38
Sutton Vesey150 381,603 421,656 43
Birchfield126 451,557 431,569 48
Ward End119 481,406 501,637 44
Lozells129 441,518 461,600 45
South Yardley82 601,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West119 491,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath89 571,405 511,392 50
Perry Common112 501,290 541,275 57
Shard End93 561,293 531,382 51
Garretts Green102 511,098 591,313 55
Sutton Reddicap100 521,296 521,370 53
Stirchley98 531,266 551,158 60
Castle Vale94 551,215 561,334 54
Allens Cross94 54869 641,111 62
King's Norton North84 591,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill81 621,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 581,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & Monyhull82 611,052 601,141 61
Rubery & Rednal80 63933 621,083 63
Yardley East49 64921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green33 68742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks41 65623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley38 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South35 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Nechells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (140 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (117 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (77 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (169 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (94 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 129 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (144 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 119 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (146 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (155 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (147 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 122 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 75 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (332 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202546
March 202533
February 202542
January 202541
December 202451
November 202447
October 202441
September 202434
July 202428
June 202474

A total of 1721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025140
April 2025117
March 2025169
February 2025129
January 2025144
December 2024119
November 2024146
October 2024155
September 2024147
August 20241
July 2024122
June 2024332

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202521
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 20246
November 202427
October 202410
September 202414
July 20248
June 202442

A total of 366 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202525
March 202536
February 202519
January 202527
December 202438
November 202422
October 202440
September 202422
August 20242
July 202435
June 202464

A total of 432 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202526
March 202527
February 202522
January 202531
December 202437
November 202439
October 202440
September 202439
July 202437
June 2024100

A total of 475 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202527
February 202530
January 202539
December 202467
November 202425
October 202452
September 202456
July 202441
June 202468

A total of 286 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202524
March 202514
February 202539
January 202536
December 202430
November 202423
October 202422
September 202420
July 202414
June 202428

A total of 112 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 347 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202536
February 202522
January 202533
December 202430
November 202419
October 202427
September 202435
August 20241
July 202431
June 202458

A total of 217 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202524
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202422
November 202423
October 202430
September 202412
August 20241
July 202414
June 202442

A total of 841 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202577
March 202594
February 202575
January 202568
December 202485
November 202467
October 202478
September 202453
July 202475
June 2024108

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20257
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20241
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20248
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Nechells in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nechells postcode area is presented below.

1. Moor Street (Map)
Total58
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Masshouse Lane (Map)
Total18
Vehicle crime5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Well Lane (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cromwell Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodcock Street (Map)
Total11
Drugs2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1

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