Crime Rate in Northfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfield

The total recorded crimes in Northfield, Birmingham, UK in July 2025 are around 152 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfield crime rate of 1.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-46.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Northfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mavis Road with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Rochester Road with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Northfield has recorded 152 crimes with crime rate of 0.95 ranking 39th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)CrimesRank (Northfield)
Ladywood2,352 124,286 123,793 1
Soho & Jewellery Quarter613 27,485 27,784 2
Nechells501 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate544 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green383 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green348 74,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross361 63,794 73,799 7
Harborne267 143,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston307 83,318 83,513 9
Bournville & Cotteridge301 92,787 142,898 13
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East298 113,091 103,342 10
Perry Barr299 102,775 152,912 12
Bromford & Hodge Hill277 122,637 202,988 11
Erdington258 152,863 112,861 14
Bartley Green252 162,842 122,832 15
Aston230 222,794 132,611 19
Sutton Trinity270 132,673 182,456 23
Moseley244 182,774 162,814 16
Sheldon220 242,744 172,804 17
Longbridge & West Heath244 172,639 192,522 21
Kingstanding198 272,549 212,701 18
Brandwood & King's Heath237 192,389 242,419 24
Bordesley Green180 312,545 222,529 20
Quinton237 201,932 332,104 31
Yardley West & Stechford236 212,097 282,117 30
Weoley & Selly Oak169 352,383 252,488 22
Handsworth208 262,441 232,398 25
Alum Rock223 232,360 262,214 28
Sparkhill209 252,070 292,281 27
Hall Green North142 431,918 352,286 26
Newtown178 322,149 271,965 34
Bournbrook & Selly Park198 281,963 321,570 47
Billesley175 331,928 342,155 29
Heartlands194 291,548 441,678 41
Frankley Great Park190 302,042 301,667 42
Edgbaston153 382,015 311,553 49
Handsworth Wood170 341,722 372,037 33
King's Norton South148 411,706 381,933 35
Small Heath150 401,652 401,872 36
Holyhead113 491,791 361,764 39
Tyseley & Hay Mills158 361,637 411,800 38
Oscott147 421,485 471,825 37
Lozells156 371,518 461,600 45
Pype Hayes129 461,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey102 541,603 421,656 43
Birchfield141 441,557 431,569 48
Ward End112 511,406 501,637 44
Highter's Heath135 451,405 511,392 50
South Yardley113 501,444 491,596 46
Sutton Reddicap125 471,296 521,370 53
Balsall Heath West124 481,447 481,375 52
Shard End101 551,293 531,382 51
Perry Common106 521,290 541,275 57
Garretts Green106 531,098 591,313 55
Castle Vale100 561,215 561,334 54
Stirchley89 601,266 551,158 60
King's Norton North84 621,194 581,281 56
Gravelly Hill91 581,197 571,263 58
Rubery & Rednal92 57933 621,083 63
Sutton Walmley & Minworth84 631,041 611,247 59
Allens Cross90 59869 641,111 62
Druids Heath & Monyhull86 611,052 601,141 61
Yardley East65 65921 63906 64
Sutton Four Oaks72 64623 66645 66
Sutton Wylde Green51 66742 65730 65
Hall Green South35 69452 68519 67
Sutton Roughley37 67472 67516 68
Sutton Mere Green36 68426 69492 69

Northfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202526
May 202527
April 202528
March 202545
February 202524
January 202544
December 202424
November 202422
October 202417
September 202426

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202524
May 202518
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202426
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 202413

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257
January 202516
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20258
April 202516
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 202516
January 20257
December 202415
November 202417
October 202415
September 202412

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 202412
September 20249

A total of 529 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202571
May 202548
April 202546
March 202555
February 202541
January 202543
December 202457
November 202439
October 202442
September 202449

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20244

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Northfield in July 2025

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

1. Mavis Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Rochester Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Newlyn Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grigg Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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