Crime Rate in Nechells: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nechells

The total recorded crimes in Nechells, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 455 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nechells crime rate of 5.98 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (77) incidents (-18.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (39.39% increase)
Nechells Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Street with total crimes: 70
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 34
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 18

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 April 2025 the Nechells has recorded 455 crimes with crime rate of 5.98 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nechells)CrimesRank (Nechells)CrimesRank (Nechells)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter477 37,485 27,784 2
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green373 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green333 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross314 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne290 93,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston289 103,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East292 83,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge Hill246 152,637 202,988 11
Erdington227 202,863 112,861 14
Sutton Trinity278 112,673 182,456 23
Perry Barr236 172,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green229 192,842 122,832 15
Aston268 122,794 132,611 19
Bournville & Cotteridge256 132,787 142,898 13
Brandwood & King's Heath249 142,389 242,419 24
Moseley205 232,774 162,814 16
Longbridge & West Heath237 162,639 192,522 21
Sheldon196 242,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding232 182,549 212,701 18
Bordesley Green226 212,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly Oak211 222,383 252,488 22
Handsworth160 302,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock189 252,360 262,214 28
Hall Green North143 351,918 352,286 26
Edgbaston188 262,015 311,553 49
Sparkhill153 322,070 292,281 27
Newtown180 272,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & Stechford166 282,097 282,117 30
Billesley128 421,928 342,155 29
Bournbrook & Selly Park163 291,963 321,570 47
Frankley Great Park133 402,042 301,667 42
Quinton154 311,932 332,104 31
Northfield145 341,695 392,077 32
Handsworth Wood127 431,722 372,037 33
Heartlands151 331,548 441,678 41
King's Norton South102 511,706 381,933 35
Small Heath142 361,652 401,872 36
Holyhead135 381,791 361,764 39
Oscott107 491,485 471,825 37
Birchfield139 371,557 431,569 48
Tyseley & Hay Mills117 451,637 411,800 38
Pype Hayes135 391,520 451,746 40
Ward End133 411,406 501,637 44
Sutton Vesey108 481,603 421,656 43
Castle Vale122 441,215 561,334 54
Lozells103 501,518 461,600 45
South Yardley81 611,444 491,596 46
Perry Common111 461,290 541,275 57
Sutton Reddicap110 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West99 531,447 481,375 52
Highter's Heath91 581,405 511,392 50
Shard End93 571,293 531,382 51
Stirchley100 521,266 551,158 60
Garretts Green98 541,098 591,313 55
Gravelly Hill96 551,197 571,263 58
King's Norton North82 601,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull94 561,052 601,141 61
Sutton Walmley & Minworth91 591,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross78 62869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal63 64933 621,083 63
Yardley East75 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green54 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks51 66623 66645 66
Hall Green South38 67452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley31 68472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green28 69426 69492 69

Nechells Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (171 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (76 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 202412
July 202410
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 1752 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025117
March 2025169
February 2025129
January 2025144
December 2024119
November 2024146
October 2024155
September 2024147
August 20241
July 2024122
June 2024332
May 2024171

A total of 493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202546
March 202533
February 202542
January 202541
December 202451
November 202447
October 202441
September 202434
July 202428
June 202474
May 202456

A total of 856 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202577
March 202594
February 202575
January 202568
December 202485
November 202467
October 202478
September 202453
July 202475
June 2024108
May 202476

A total of 100 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 363 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202536
February 202522
January 202533
December 202430
November 202419
October 202427
September 202435
August 20241
July 202431
June 202458
May 202443

A total of 274 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202514
February 202539
January 202536
December 202430
November 202423
October 202422
September 202420
July 202414
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 446 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202526
March 202527
February 202522
January 202531
December 202437
November 202439
October 202440
September 202439
July 202437
June 2024100
May 202448

A total of 54 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 222 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202511
February 20257
January 202512
December 202422
November 202423
October 202430
September 202412
August 20241
July 202414
June 202442
May 202424

A total of 369 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202536
February 202519
January 202527
December 202438
November 202422
October 202440
September 202422
August 20242
July 202435
June 202464
May 202439

A total of 509 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202521
March 202513
February 202514
January 202510
December 20246
November 202427
October 202410
September 202414
July 20248
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

High Crime Locations Nechells in April 2025

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

1. Moor Street (Map)
Total70
Shoplifting49
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Robbery2
Burglary1
Drugs1
3. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Drugs1
Robbery1
5. Masshouse Lane (Map)
Total14
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Lawley Middleway (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. James Watt Queensway (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Drugs4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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