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 2025 are around 524 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soho & Jewellery Quarter crime rate of 3.59 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: (190) incidents (-15.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (68) incidents (1.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (61) incidents (29.79% increase)
Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caroline Street with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Soho & Jewellery Quarter has recorded 524 crimes with crime rate of 3.59 ranking 2th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)CrimesRank (Birmingham)
Ladywood1,736 124,286 123,793 1
Nechells422 45,884 46,178 3
Bordesley & Highgate470 36,566 36,053 4
Acocks Green331 54,439 54,609 5
Stockland Green280 64,048 64,405 6
Glebe Farm & Tile Cross274 73,794 73,799 7
Harborne269 83,244 93,666 8
North Edgbaston249 93,318 83,513 9
Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East222 113,091 103,342 10
Sutton Trinity225 102,673 182,456 23
Bromford & Hodge Hill211 142,637 202,988 11
Erdington210 162,863 112,861 14
Perry Barr218 122,775 152,912 12
Bartley Green163 282,842 122,832 15
Bournville & Cotteridge208 172,787 142,898 13
Aston190 222,794 132,611 19
Moseley212 132,774 162,814 16
Bordesley Green211 152,545 222,529 20
Sheldon208 182,744 172,804 17
Kingstanding195 212,549 212,701 18
Longbridge & West Heath201 202,639 192,522 21
Alum Rock202 192,360 262,214 28
Weoley & Selly Oak127 412,383 252,488 22
Handsworth146 332,441 232,398 25
Edgbaston189 232,015 311,553 49
Brandwood & King's Heath162 292,389 242,419 24
Bournbrook & Selly Park184 241,963 321,570 47
Newtown172 252,149 271,965 34
Hall Green North129 401,918 352,286 26
Frankley Great Park168 262,042 301,667 42
Sparkhill142 352,070 292,281 27
Yardley West & Stechford166 272,097 282,117 30
Billesley133 381,928 342,155 29
Quinton160 301,932 332,104 31
Handsworth Wood148 311,722 372,037 33
Northfield125 431,695 392,077 32
King's Norton South147 321,706 381,933 35
Holyhead143 341,791 361,764 39
Small Heath127 421,652 401,872 36
Sutton Reddicap138 361,296 521,370 53
Oscott93 531,485 471,825 37
Tyseley & Hay Mills134 371,637 411,800 38
Heartlands130 391,548 441,678 41
Pype Hayes106 481,520 451,746 40
Sutton Vesey99 501,603 421,656 43
Birchfield107 461,557 431,569 48
Ward End97 521,406 501,637 44
Shard End116 441,293 531,382 51
Lozells98 511,518 461,600 45
Gravelly Hill116 451,197 571,263 58
South Yardley84 571,444 491,596 46
Balsall Heath West107 471,447 481,375 52
Perry Common104 491,290 541,275 57
Highter's Heath86 561,405 511,392 50
Castle Vale90 541,215 561,334 54
Garretts Green76 601,098 591,313 55
Stirchley70 641,266 551,158 60
Sutton Walmley & Minworth86 551,041 611,247 59
King's Norton North77 591,194 581,281 56
Druids Heath & Monyhull80 581,052 601,141 61
Allens Cross76 61869 641,111 62
Rubery & Rednal73 62933 621,083 63
Yardley East72 63921 63906 64
Sutton Wylde Green40 65742 65730 65
Sutton Four Oaks27 68623 66645 66
Sutton Roughley33 66472 67516 68
Hall Green South31 67452 68519 67
Sutton Mere Green25 69426 69492 69

Soho & Jewellery Quarter Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (205 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (101 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (244 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202514
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245

A total of 277 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202528
December 202439
November 202449
October 202424
September 202420
July 202424
June 202438
May 20249
April 202414
March 20245

A total of 2681 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 243.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 530 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2025190
January 2025224
December 2024201
November 2024195
October 2024227
September 2024221
July 2024219
June 2024530
May 2024225
April 2024205
March 2024244

A total of 532 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202546
January 202546
December 202419
November 202441
October 202449
September 202453
July 202446
June 202490
May 202436
April 202456
March 202450

A total of 814 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202568
January 202567
December 202467
November 202442
October 202440
September 202493
July 202470
June 2024172
May 202459
April 2024101
March 202435

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 192 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

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

A total of 394 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202538
December 202428
November 202451
October 202430
September 202459
July 202428
June 202452
May 202429
April 202437
March 202414

A total of 640 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202561
January 202547
December 202438
November 202456
October 202460
September 202453
July 202459
June 2024146
May 202453
April 202437
March 202430

A total of 650 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202543
January 202543
December 202448
November 202446
October 202450
September 202480
July 202456
June 202494
May 202460
April 202463
March 202467

A total of 405 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 202522
December 202427
November 202416
October 202434
September 202433
August 20241
July 202452
June 202492
May 202432
April 202448
March 202434

A total of 173 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20257
December 202413
November 202414
October 20249
September 202412
July 202411
June 202448
May 202411
April 202414
March 202424

A total of 137 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 202412
July 202411
June 202422
May 202422
April 202416
March 202412

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202516
December 202414
November 202419
October 202419
September 202426
July 202431
June 202472
May 202449
April 202429
March 202424

High Crime Locations Soho & Jewellery Quarter in February 2025

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

1. Caroline Street (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Vehicle crime12
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. South Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Bond Street (Map)
Total15
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Piers Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
7. Villiers Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
10. Cox Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime3

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