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 May 2025 are around 248 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Soho and Victoria crime rate of 2.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
Soho and Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • London Street with total crimes: 40
  • Cranford Street with total crimes: 18
  • A4092 with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Soho and Victoria has recorded 248 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)CrimesRank (Soho and Victoria)
West Bromwich Central263 13,800 14,114 1
Greets Green and Lyng180 42,559 22,363 2
Wednesbury South193 32,115 52,121 5
Langley153 71,935 72,259 4
St Pauls148 82,115 41,930 9
Oldbury176 52,101 62,102 6
Wednesbury North154 61,799 91,968 7
Princes End139 101,903 81,950 8
Hateley Heath146 91,466 121,512 12
Cradley Heath and Old Hill136 121,552 111,824 10
Tipton Green107 161,567 101,571 11
Bristnall137 111,151 181,182 19
Abbey104 171,345 131,507 13
Great Bridge119 131,332 141,440 15
Friar Park107 151,244 171,450 14
Blackheath110 141,309 161,377 17
Smethwick93 191,318 151,394 16
Charlemont with Grove Vale91 20932 221,295 18
Rowley101 181,097 191,140 20
Newton91 21956 201,128 21
Tividale66 23943 211,093 22
Old Warley67 22854 24896 24
Great Barr with Yew Tree63 24859 23994 23

Soho and Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202519
March 202519
February 202518
January 202517
December 202416
November 202419
October 202416
September 202428
July 202416
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 220 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202528
March 202518
February 202515
January 202525
December 202411
November 202410
October 202421
September 202413
July 202416
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 1312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 109.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025120
March 2025112
February 202598
January 2025106
December 202494
November 202485
October 2024122
September 202480
July 2024102
June 2024188
May 202493

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 202512
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202511
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 202416
October 202429
September 202421
July 202423
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202510
February 202512
January 202510
December 202413
November 202412
October 202417
September 20247
July 202414
June 202428
May 202415

A total of 81 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202513
February 202515
January 202512
December 20245
November 202415
October 202411
September 20245
July 20249
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 202415
November 202420
October 20247
September 202413
July 202418
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 113 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202411
September 20248
July 20249
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Soho and Victoria in May 2025

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

1. London Street (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Cranford Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. A4092 (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Grange Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Roslyn Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Robbery1
6. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
7. Corbett Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
8. Brook Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
9. Clent View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Edgbaston Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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