Crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter: statistics, rates and trends
5,431 crimes were recorded in Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the 12 months to August 2026, 189.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter at a glance
- Crime trends in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- Types of crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- Soho & Jewellery Quarter compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- What happened after crimes were reported in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- Demographics of Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- Questions about crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,095), vehicle crime (578) and other theft (564) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 230th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,431 | 146,681 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.2 | 123.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 28,702 | 1,183,618 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter peaked in the year to August 2023 (6,312 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (4,443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,431 | 189.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,382 | 187.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,997 | 208.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,312 | 219.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,234 | 217.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,738 | 199.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,574 | 159.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,715 | 164.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,443 | 154.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 441 |
| July 2026 | 472 |
| June 2026 | 476 |
| May 2026 | 512 |
| April 2026 | 493 |
| March 2026 | 459 |
| February 2026 | 443 |
| January 2026 | 431 |
| December 2025 | 416 |
| November 2025 | 447 |
| October 2025 | 476 |
| September 2025 | 365 |
Compared with England and Wales, Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded notably more possession of weapons (4.9 times the national rate), robbery (4.1 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (4.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 198 to 301 and other crime rose from 113 to 152, while anti-social behaviour fell from 448 to 202 and bicycle theft fell from 60 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,095 | 73.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 578 | 20.1 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Other theft | 564 | 19.7 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 375 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 303 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 301 | 10.5 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Burglary | 233 | 8.1 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 203 | 7.1 | 3.3 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 202 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -55% |
| Robbery | 159 | 5.5 | 1.4 | +7% |
| Other crime | 152 | 5.3 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Possession of weapons | 137 | 4.8 | 1.0 | +16% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 3.2 | 1.7 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 1.3 | 0.8 | -40% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Soho & Jewellery Quarter; the highest is Ladywood (410.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Birchfield, Birmingham (116.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | 2,038 | 137.2 | -28% |
| Lozells | 1,574 | 120.2 | -36% |
| Handsworth | 2,083 | 164.0 | -13% |
| Ladywood | 10,966 | 410.7 | +117% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,187 | 128.1 | -32% |
| Birchfield | 1,457 | 116.2 | -39% |
| Holyhead | 1,681 | 138.0 | -27% |
| Aston | 2,901 | 128.0 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (594).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 594 |
| On or near Parking Area | 290 |
| On or near Magdala Street | 204 |
| On or near Barn Lane | 167 |
| On or near Soho Road | 110 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 76 |
| On or near Marrowfat Lane | 74 |
| On or near Central Park Drive | 65 |
| On or near Grasmere Road | 62 |
Of the 5,229 crimes in Soho & Jewellery Quarter with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 202 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,112 | 40.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,921 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 474 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 245 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 163 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 140 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 106 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
Soho & Jewellery Quarter has an estimated population of 28,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (47%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (7.5%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (48%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Soho & Jewellery Quarter average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 6.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 48.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Soho & Jewellery Quarter a safe place to live?
Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 189.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 230th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,095 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (578).
Is crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter was almost unchanged on the year before: 5,431 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,382 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Soho & Jewellery Quarter?
About 28,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.1% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Soho & Jewellery Quarter?
Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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.