Crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter: statistics, rates and trends
5,492 crimes were recorded in Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- Questions about crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
- About this data
5,492 crimes were recorded in Soho & Jewellery Quarter in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,092 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Soho & Jewellery Quarter has the 227th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Soho & Jewellery Quarter | Birmingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,492 | 146,625 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 191.3 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 28,702 | 1,183,618 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter was highest in the year to July 2023 (6,370 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (4,491). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 5,492 | 191.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 5,414 | 188.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 6,003 | 209.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 6,370 | 221.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,129 | 213.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,727 | 199.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,491 | 156.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,694 | 163.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,491 | 156.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 502 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+49%) and other crime (+42%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-51%) and bicycle theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,092 | 72.9 | 2.13 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 589 | 20.5 | 4.17 | +5% |
| Other theft | 574 | 20.0 | 3.13 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 357 | 12.4 | 1.83 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 305 | 10.6 | 1.28 | +49% |
| Public order | 302 | 10.5 | 1.58 | +13% |
| Burglary | 242 | 8.4 | 2.38 | -27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 7.9 | 0.52 | -51% |
| Drugs | 206 | 7.2 | 2.20 | -10% |
| Robbery | 162 | 5.6 | 4.18 | +4% |
| Other crime | 159 | 5.5 | 2.62 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 147 | 5.1 | 5.27 | +34% |
| Theft from the person | 93 | 3.2 | 1.92 | +37% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 1.3 | 1.57 | -39% |
Violence and sexual offences in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 2,092 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 589 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 357 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 305 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 227 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Soho & Jewellery Quarter
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Soho & Jewellery Quarter, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Soho & Jewellery Quarter.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | 2,018 | 135.8 | -29% |
| Lozells | 1,554 | 118.6 | -38% |
| Handsworth | 2,094 | 164.8 | -14% |
| Ladywood | 10,993 | 411.7 | +115% |
| North Edgbaston | 3,204 | 128.7 | -33% |
| Birchfield | 1,446 | 115.3 | -40% |
| Holyhead | 1,718 | 141.0 | -26% |
| Aston | 2,914 | 128.6 | -33% |
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 Soho & Jewellery Quarter over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 605 |
| On or near Parking Area | 303 |
| On or near Magdala Street | 209 |
| On or near Barn Lane | 172 |
| On or near Soho Road | 114 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 86 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Marrowfat Lane | 78 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 67 |
| On or near Central Park Drive | 65 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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 | 2,100 | 38.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,972 | 35.9% |
| Under investigation | 483 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 229 | 4.2% |
| Not recorded | 227 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 165 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 131 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 121 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 26 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.0% |
Soho & Jewellery Quarter has an estimated population of 28,702. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Soho & Jewellery Quarter sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Soho & Jewellery Quarter |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.8% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.8% |
Is Soho & Jewellery Quarter a safe place to live?
Soho & Jewellery Quarter recorded 191.3 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 Soho & Jewellery Quarter?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,092 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (589).
Is crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter going up or down?
Recorded crime in Soho & Jewellery Quarter was up 1% on the year before: 5,492 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 5,414 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Soho & Jewellery Quarter?
Soho & Jewellery Quarter 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 Soho & Jewellery Quarter. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.