Crime in Northfield, Birmingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,633 crimes were recorded in Northfield, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Northfield, Birmingham
- Questions about crime in Northfield, Birmingham
- About this data
1,633 crimes were recorded in Northfield, Birmingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 139.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 513 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northfield, Birmingham has the 538th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northfield, Birmingham | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,633 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.5 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,707 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northfield, Birmingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,023 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,146). Over the whole period it rose 37%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,633 | 139.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,733 | 148.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,842 | 157.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,023 | 172.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,878 | 160.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,550 | 132.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,157 | 98.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,146 | 97.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,196 | 102.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northfield, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+44%) and burglary (+43%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and possession of weapons (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 513 | 43.8 | 1.28 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 349 | 29.8 | 3.60 | +4% |
| Public order | 125 | 10.7 | 1.61 | +34% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 9.5 | 1.92 | -8% |
| Burglary | 96 | 8.2 | 2.32 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 8.2 | 1.21 | -7% |
| Other theft | 77 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -60% |
| Drugs | 56 | 4.8 | 1.46 | +44% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 3.2 | 3.34 | -22% |
| Robbery | 38 | 3.2 | 2.40 | -19% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.6 | 1.25 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 2.0 | 1.16 | +360% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northfield, Birmingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 513 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northfield, Birmingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northfield, Birmingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northfield, Birmingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northfield, Birmingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northfield, Birmingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northfield, Birmingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northfield, Birmingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northfield, Birmingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northfield, Birmingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northfield, Birmingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northfield, Birmingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northfield, Birmingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 360% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northfield, Birmingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northfield, Birmingham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northfield, Birmingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northfield, Birmingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northfield, Birmingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allens Cross | 878 | 85.3 | -39% |
| Longbridge & West Heath | 2,613 | 113.4 | -19% |
| King's Norton North | 918 | 85.6 | -39% |
| Frankley Great Park | 1,618 | 121.0 | -13% |
| Rubery & Rednal | 916 | 99.1 | -29% |
| Bournville & Cotteridge | 2,702 | 114.3 | -18% |
| King's Norton South | 1,419 | 116.2 | -17% |
| Weoley & Selly Oak | 2,222 | 95.6 | -31% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Northfield, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 197 |
| On or near Newlyn Road | 181 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near Rochester Road | 130 |
| On or near Supermarket | 112 |
| On or near Mavis Road | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Centenary Close | 45 |
| On or near Beech Farm Croft | 40 |
| On or near The Oak Walk | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northfield, Birmingham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 634 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 525 | 32.1% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 100 | 6.1% |
| Not recorded | 74 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Northfield, Birmingham has an estimated population of 11,707. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northfield, Birmingham sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northfield, Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Northfield, Birmingham a safe place to live?
Northfield, Birmingham recorded 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Northfield, Birmingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 513 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (349).
Is crime in Northfield, Birmingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northfield, Birmingham was down 6% on the year before: 1,633 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northfield, Birmingham?
Northfield, Birmingham is policed by West Midlands. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Northfield, Birmingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.