Crime Rate in Northfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfield

The total recorded crimes in Northfield, Birmingham, UK in February 2026 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfield crime rate of 1.02 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 Northfield, encompassing approximately 100,161 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Northfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 18
  • Newlyn Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Northfield?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Northfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 1695 crimes compared to 2449.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northfield recorded fewer crimes than 38 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Northfield had fewer crimes than the Birmingham average, with 2,077 crimes compared to 2,516. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Northfield witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Birmingham, Northfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Northfield Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Northfield crimes were 1,695. The crime rate of Northfield in 2024 was 16.92 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 39 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfield were around 2,077 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.74 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery QuarterNA NA7,485 27,784 2
NechellsNA NA5,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & HighgateNA NA6,566 36,053 4
Acocks GreenNA NA4,439 54,609 5
Stockland GreenNA NA4,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile CrossNA NA3,794 73,799 7
HarborneNA NA3,244 93,666 8
North EdgbastonNA NA3,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath EastNA NA3,091 103,342 10
Bromford & Hodge HillNA NA2,637 202,988 11
ErdingtonNA NA2,863 112,861 14
Perry BarrNA NA2,775 152,912 12
Bartley GreenNA NA2,842 122,832 15
Bournville & CotteridgeNA NA2,787 142,898 13
AstonNA NA2,794 132,611 19
MoseleyNA NA2,774 162,814 16
SheldonNA NA2,744 172,804 17
KingstandingNA NA2,549 212,701 18
Sutton TrinityNA NA2,673 182,456 23
Longbridge & West HeathNA NA2,639 192,522 21
Bordesley GreenNA NA2,545 222,529 20
Weoley & Selly OakNA NA2,383 252,488 22
HandsworthNA NA2,441 232,398 25
Brandwood & King's HeathNA NA2,389 242,419 24
Hall Green NorthNA NA1,918 352,286 26
Alum RockNA NA2,360 262,214 28
SparkhillNA NA2,070 292,281 27
NewtownNA NA2,149 271,965 34
Yardley West & StechfordNA NA2,097 282,117 30
BillesleyNA NA1,928 342,155 29
Frankley Great ParkNA NA2,042 301,667 42
QuintonNA NA1,932 332,104 31
EdgbastonNA NA2,015 311,553 49
Bournbrook & Selly ParkNA NA1,963 321,570 47
Handsworth WoodNA NA1,722 372,037 33
King's Norton SouthNA NA1,706 381,933 35
Small HeathNA NA1,652 401,872 36
HolyheadNA NA1,791 361,764 39
OscottNA NA1,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay MillsNA NA1,637 411,800 38
Pype HayesNA NA1,520 451,746 40
HeartlandsNA NA1,548 441,678 41
Sutton VeseyNA NA1,603 421,656 43
BirchfieldNA NA1,557 431,569 48
Ward EndNA NA1,406 501,637 44
LozellsNA NA1,518 461,600 45
South YardleyNA NA1,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath WestNA NA1,447 481,375 52
Highter's HeathNA NA1,405 511,392 50
Shard EndNA NA1,293 531,382 51
Sutton ReddicapNA NA1,296 521,370 53
Castle ValeNA NA1,215 561,334 54
Perry CommonNA NA1,290 541,275 57
Garretts GreenNA NA1,098 591,313 55
StirchleyNA NA1,266 551,158 60
King's Norton NorthNA NA1,194 581,281 56
Gravelly HillNA NA1,197 571,263 58
Sutton Walmley & MinworthNA NA1,041 611,247 59
Druids Heath & MonyhullNA NA1,052 601,141 61
Allens CrossNA NA869 641,111 62
Rubery & RednalNA NA933 621,083 63
Yardley EastNA NA921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde GreenNA NA742 65730 65
Sutton Four OaksNA NA623 66645 66
Hall Green SouthNA NA452 68519 67
Sutton RoughleyNA NA472 67516 68
Sutton Mere GreenNA NA426 69492 69

Northfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202644
January 202637
December 202535
November 202543
October 202539
September 202543
August 202546
July 202538
June 202571
May 202548
April 202546
March 202555
February 202541

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.69 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202622
December 202531
November 202515
October 202551
September 202550
August 202529
July 202535
June 202526
May 202527
April 202528
March 202545
February 202524

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20269
December 20257
November 20259
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
August 20253
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202618
December 20259
November 20256
October 202510
September 20257
August 202513
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 202516

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20266
December 20259
November 202510
October 202510
September 20256
August 20257
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20255
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
November 20253
October 20252
September 20258
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20251
November 20259
October 20258
September 20257
August 202511
July 202512
June 202510
May 20258
April 202516
March 20254
February 20258

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 202510
November 20257
October 202512
September 20259
August 20256
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 202611
December 202518
November 202511
October 20259
September 202516
August 202513
July 202511
June 202514
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 202510
September 202513
August 20258
July 202516
June 202524
May 202518
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20257
August 20256
July 20252
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
February 20254

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Northfield in February 2026

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

1. Rochester Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime1
2. Newlyn Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. The Mill Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Kemshead Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Centenary Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Grigg Grove (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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