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 February 2026 are around 595 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soho & Jewellery Quarter crime rate of 4.08 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (234) incidents (29.28% increase)
  • Other theft: (66) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (60) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 21

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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)CrimesRank (Soho & Jewellery Quarter)
LadywoodNA NA24,286 123,793 1
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
NorthfieldNA NA1,695 392,077 32
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

Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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 234 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (181 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 218 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 77 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (210 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (212 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (83 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (179 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (66 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (249 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (71 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 245 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (245 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (72 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (248 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 896 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202660
January 202678
December 202577
November 202568
October 202583
September 202566
August 202569
July 202557
June 202572
May 202569
April 202553
March 202576
February 202568

A total of 470 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202624
December 202533
November 202537
October 202543
September 202527
August 202548
July 202544
June 202533
May 202527
April 202528
March 202555
February 202546

A total of 249 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202623
December 202521
November 202528
October 202516
September 20256
August 202523
July 202514
June 202524
May 202512
April 202517
March 202513
February 202527

A total of 2823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 217.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026234
January 2026181
December 2025218
November 2025210
October 2025212
September 2025179
August 2025249
July 2025245
June 2025245
May 2025248
April 2025187
March 2025225
February 2025190

A total of 123 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20269
December 20254
November 202511
October 20258
September 202511
August 20257
July 20252
June 202512
May 202517
April 20255
March 202515
February 20258

A total of 686 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.77 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202666
January 202656
December 202556
November 202553
October 202553
September 202544
August 202571
July 202544
June 202554
May 202554
April 202554
March 202538
February 202543

A total of 376 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202617
December 202533
November 202526
October 202532
September 202524
August 202526
July 202530
June 202537
May 202540
April 202528
March 202530
February 202528

A total of 527 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202638
January 202620
December 202519
November 202517
October 202534
September 202525
August 202555
July 202545
June 202560
May 202557
April 202544
March 202552
February 202561

A total of 169 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202620
December 202517
November 202514
October 20259
September 202511
August 202513
July 202519
June 202513
May 202511
April 202510
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202610
November 20251
October 20257
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 202513
May 20257
April 20256
March 202514
February 20253

A total of 197 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 20268
December 202517
November 202513
October 202515
September 202521
August 202514
July 202523
June 202516
May 202516
April 202510
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 397 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202647
December 202530
November 202526
October 202533
September 202523
August 202533
July 202538
June 202553
May 202527
April 202514
March 202535
February 202514

A total of 171 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202615
December 202514
November 202515
October 202524
September 20256
August 202521
July 202520
June 202519
May 20257
April 20254
March 20256
February 202510

A total of 296 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202625
December 202521
November 202536
October 202535
September 202528
August 202519
July 202528
June 202518
May 20259
April 202517
March 202520
February 20259

High Crime Locations Soho & Jewellery Quarter in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total43
Other theft17
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Burglary1
2. St Michael'S Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime6
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order3
4. Barn Lane (Map)
Total20
Drugs9
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Magdala Street (Map)
Total17
Other crime11
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brook Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Other theft3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. South Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
9. Soho Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Theft from the person3
10. St Michael'S Hill (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Other theft3

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