Crime Rate in Soho & Jewellery Quarter: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter

The total recorded crimes in Soho & Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, UK in April 2025 are around 477 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soho & Jewellery Quarter crime rate of 3.27 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 Soho & Jewellery Quarter, encompassing approximately 146,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (187) incidents (-16.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (42.11% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (53) incidents (-30.26% decrease)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Soho Avenue with total crimes: 15

How safe is Soho & Jewellery Quarter?

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

  • Relative to Birmingham:

    • In 2024, Soho & Jewellery Quarter reported a higher crime volume than the Birmingham average, with 7,485 crimes compared to 2,449. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Soho & Jewellery Quarter witnessed more crimes than 67 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

    • In 2023, Soho & Jewellery Quarter experienced a greater number of crimes than the Birmingham average, with 7,784 crimes compared to 2,516. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Soho & Jewellery Quarter witnessed more crimes than 67 out of 68 other areas in the Birmingham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Soho & Jewellery Quarter has recorded 477 crimes with crime rate of 3.27 ranking 3th out of 68 in the Birmingham, UK

In 2024, the total Soho & Jewellery Quarter crimes were 7,485. The crime rate of Soho & Jewellery Quarter in 2024 was 51.27 (year) or 4.27 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Birmingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Soho & Jewellery Quarter were around 7,784 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.32 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Birmingham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)
Ladywood2,059 124,286 123,793 1
Bordesley & Highgate490 26,566 36,053 4
Nechells455 45,884 46,178 3
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

Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (187 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (54 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (225 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 190 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (224 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 201 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (195 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (227 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (221 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (93 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 219 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 70 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (530 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (172 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (225 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 612 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202554
March 202538
February 202543
January 202543
December 202448
November 202446
October 202450
September 202480
July 202456
June 202494
May 202460

A total of 669 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202544
March 202552
February 202561
January 202547
December 202438
November 202456
October 202460
September 202453
July 202459
June 2024146
May 202453

A total of 2644 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 240.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 530 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025187
March 2025225
February 2025190
January 2025224
December 2024201
November 2024195
October 2024227
September 2024221
July 2024219
June 2024530
May 2024225

A total of 807 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202553
March 202576
February 202568
January 202567
December 202467
November 202442
October 202440
September 202493
July 202470
June 2024172
May 202459

A total of 145 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510
January 20257
December 202413
November 202414
October 20249
September 202412
July 202411
June 202448
May 202411

A total of 401 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202530
February 202528
January 202538
December 202428
November 202451
October 202430
September 202459
July 202428
June 202452
May 202429

A total of 288 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202513
February 202527
January 202528
December 202439
November 202449
October 202424
September 202420
July 202424
June 202438
May 20249

A total of 184 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 202412
November 202415
October 202416
September 202419
July 202417
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 202514
February 20253
January 202514
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 509 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202528
March 202555
February 202546
January 202546
December 202419
November 202441
October 202449
September 202453
July 202446
June 202490
May 202436

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202422

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 372 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202514
March 202535
February 202514
January 202522
December 202427
November 202416
October 202434
September 202433
August 20241
July 202452
June 202492
May 202432

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202517
March 202520
February 20259
January 202516
December 202414
November 202419
October 202419
September 202426
July 202431
June 202472
May 202449

High Crime Locations Soho & Jewellery Quarter in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Soho & Jewellery Quarter postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total35
Other theft14
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Soho Avenue (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Villiers Street (Map)
Total12
Other crime6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Soho Road (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
7. Oak Bank (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime3
8. Soho Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Barn Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3

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