Crime Rate in Soho and Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Soho and Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Soho and Victoria, Sandwell, UK in July 2025 are around 233 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soho and Victoria crime rate of 2.54 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 and Victoria, encompassing approximately 91,614 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (-2.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
Soho and Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 34
  • Roslyn Close with total crimes: 7
  • Cranford Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Soho and Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Sandwell:

    • In 2024, Soho and Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Sandwell average, with 2,488 crimes compared to 1,614. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Soho and Victoria witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

    • In 2023, Soho and Victoria experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sandwell average, with 2,352 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Soho and Victoria witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Sandwell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sandwell, Soho and Victoria has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Soho and Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Soho and Victoria has recorded 233 crimes with crime rate of 2.54 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Sandwell, UK

In 2024, the total Soho and Victoria crimes were 2,488. The crime rate of Soho and Victoria in 2024 was 27.16 (year) or 2.26 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sandwell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Soho and Victoria were around 2,352 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.67 (year) or 2.14 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sandwell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng183 32,559 22,363 2
Langley156 81,935 72,259 4
St Pauls149 92,115 41,930 9
Oldbury178 42,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury South176 52,115 52,121 5
Cradley Heath and Old Hill172 61,552 111,824 10
Wednesbury North139 131,799 91,968 7
Tipton Green161 71,567 101,571 11
Princes End124 141,903 81,950 8
Great Bridge149 101,332 141,440 15
Abbey145 111,345 131,507 13
Hateley Heath145 121,466 121,512 12
Friar Park89 191,244 171,450 14
Smethwick112 171,318 151,394 16
Bristnall121 151,151 181,182 19
Blackheath112 161,309 161,377 17
Charlemont with Grove Vale82 20932 221,295 18
Great Barr with Yew Tree107 18859 23994 23
Rowley75 211,097 191,140 20
Newton69 23956 201,128 21
Tividale73 22943 211,093 22
Old Warley65 24854 24896 24

Soho and Victoria 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 113 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (112 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (112 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 98 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (80 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025116
May 2025112
April 2025120
March 2025112
February 202598
January 2025106
December 202494
November 202485
October 2024122
September 202480

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20255
April 202513
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 202514
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202513
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 20247
September 202413

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202513
May 202523
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 20247

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202521
April 202519
March 202519
February 202518
January 202517
December 202416
November 202419
October 202416
September 202428

A total of 180 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
May 202521
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 202416
October 202429
September 202421

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202518
May 202518
April 202528
March 202518
February 202515
January 202525
December 202411
November 202410
October 202421
September 202413

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 202513
February 202515
January 202512
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Soho and Victoria in July 2025

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

1. London Street (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order9
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
2. Roslyn Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cranford Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Corbett Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Trafalgar Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A4092 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Montague Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Beck Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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