Crime in Northfield, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,615 crimes were recorded in Northfield, Birmingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northfield, Birmingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Northfield, Birmingham
- Types of crime in Northfield, Birmingham
- Northfield, Birmingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northfield, Birmingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northfield, Birmingham
- Demographics of Northfield, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Northfield, Birmingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (523), shoplifting (338) and public order (116) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Northfield, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,615 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,707 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northfield, Birmingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,013 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,149). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,615 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,775 | 151.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,770 | 151.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,013 | 171.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,943 | 166.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,578 | 134.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,154 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,149 | 98.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,200 | 102.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 134 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 132 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 130 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 165 |
| September 2025 | 173 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northfield, Birmingham recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.4 times the national rate) and burglary (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (59% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 70 to 98 and drugs rose from 41 to 55, while anti-social behaviour fell from 181 to 73 and robbery fell from 48 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 44.7 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 338 | 28.9 | 8.5 | -3% |
| Public order | 116 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 9.1 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Burglary | 98 | 8.4 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -60% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.7 | 3.3 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 43 | 3.7 | 1.0 | -10% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.8 | 1.4 | -31% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 1.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Northfield, Birmingham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfield, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Cross | 893 | 86.7 | -37% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,598 | 112.8 | -18% |
| King's Norton North | 933 | 87.0 | -37% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,598 | 119.5 | -13% |
| Rubery & Rednal | 883 | 95.5 | -31% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,735 | 115.7 | -16% |
| King's Norton South | 1,441 | 118.0 | -14% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,204 | 94.9 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Northfield, Birmingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (200).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 200 |
| On or near Newlyn Road | 160 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 145 |
| On or near Rochester Road | 122 |
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Mavis Road | 63 |
| On or near Centenary Close | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 49 |
| On or near Beech Farm Croft | 44 |
| On or near The Oak Walk | 36 |
Of the 1,542 crimes in Northfield, Birmingham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 623 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 517 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Northfield, Birmingham has an estimated population of 11,707 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northfield, Birmingham average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Northfield, Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northfield, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Northfield, Birmingham recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 559th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Northfield, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 523 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (338).
Is crime in Northfield, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfield, Birmingham was down 9% on the year before: 1,615 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,775 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northfield, Birmingham?
About 11,707 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northfield, Birmingham?
Northfield, Birmingham is policed by West Midlands.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.