Crime in Soho and Victoria: statistics, rates and trends
2,933 crimes were recorded in Soho and Victoria in the 12 months to August 2026, 139.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Soho and Victoria at a glance
- Crime trends in Soho and Victoria
- Types of crime in Soho and Victoria
- Soho and Victoria compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Soho and Victoria
- What happened after crimes were reported in Soho and Victoria
- Demographics of Soho and Victoria
- Questions about crime in Soho and Victoria
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,385), public order (249), criminal damage and arson (210) and vehicle crime (210) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 544th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Soho and Victoria | Sandwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,933 | 36,370 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 139.2 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,070 | 353,860 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Soho and Victoria of any year here (2,933 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,933 | 139.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,710 | 128.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,431 | 115.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,772 | 131.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,711 | 128.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,660 | 126.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,091 | 99.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,291 | 108.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,939 | 92.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 250 |
| July 2026 | 313 |
| June 2026 | 292 |
| May 2026 | 252 |
| April 2026 | 238 |
| March 2026 | 233 |
| February 2026 | 233 |
| January 2026 | 208 |
| December 2025 | 218 |
| November 2025 | 250 |
| October 2025 | 226 |
| September 2025 | 220 |
Compared with England and Wales, Soho and Victoria recorded notably more possession of weapons (3.3 times the national rate), drugs (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and theft from the person (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 106 to 169 and public order rose from 171 to 249, while anti-social behaviour fell from 221 to 114 and other crime fell from 45 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,385 | 65.7 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Public order | 249 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 210 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 210 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +7% |
| Other theft | 192 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 169 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +59% |
| Drugs | 140 | 6.6 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -48% |
| Burglary | 78 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 67 | 3.2 | 1.0 | +3% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 24 | 1.1 | 1.7 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Soho and Victoria; the highest is West Bromwich Central (203.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Old Warley (68.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Soho and Victoria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smethwick | 1,231 | 82.8 | -41% |
| Abbey | 1,193 | 94.7 | -32% |
| St Pauls | 1,820 | 90.9 | -35% |
| Bristnall | 1,119 | 81.6 | -41% |
| Old Warley | 828 | 68.9 | -50% |
| West Bromwich Central | 3,506 | 203.3 | +46% |
| Langley | 1,688 | 109.9 | -21% |
| Greets Green and Lyng | 2,262 | 139.6 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Soho and Victoria over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “London Street” (449).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near London Street | 449 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 132 |
| On or near Cranford Street | 128 |
| On or near A4092 | 114 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Corbett Street | 68 |
| On or near Grove Lane | 63 |
| On or near B4136 | 54 |
| On or near Florence Road | 52 |
| On or near Barrett Street | 51 |
Of the 2,819 crimes in Soho and Victoria with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,195 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 826 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 206 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 158 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 115 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Soho and Victoria has an estimated population of 21,070 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.7%, against 3.4%), more students (14.5%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (31%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Soho and Victoria average decile 1.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Soho and Victoria | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 31.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Soho and Victoria a safe place to live?
Soho and Victoria recorded 139.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 544th 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 drugs.
What is the most common crime in Soho and Victoria?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,385 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (249).
Is crime in Soho and Victoria going up or down?
Recorded crime in Soho and Victoria was up 8% on the year before: 2,933 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,710 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Soho and Victoria?
About 21,070 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Soho and Victoria?
Soho and Victoria 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.