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Crime in Nechells

Nechells had 3,119 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 144.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 91 Birmingham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Birmingham area. Crime was up 4% on the three months before.

B7, Birmingham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nechells

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144.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 91Birmingham rank1st is the highest rate
+4%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common1477 in 3 months

Month by month

958 Mar 1030 Apr 1000 May 1034 Jun 1058 Jul 1027 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Nechells. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1,47747%
vehicle crime2448%
theft2327%
public order2227%
criminal damage2087%
burglary1635%
drugs1254%
anti-social behaviour1244%

Nechells against Birmingham

TypeNechells per 1,000Middle Birmingham areaChange
Violence68.354.3▲ 6%
Burglary7.55.2▲ 24%
Vehicle crime11.310▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour5.75.6▲ 43%
Theft and robbery1611.4▲ 16%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Gravelly Hill169.1▲ 12%
Vauxhall165.5▼ 6%
Nechells144.3▲ 4%
Aston140▲ 3%
Stockland Green131.5▲ 4%
Saltley126.6▲ 2%
Washwood Heath125.2▲ 8%
See every Birmingham area ranked on the crime in Birmingham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Nechells a safe area?

Nechells had about 144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 91 Birmingham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Nechells?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (1477), followed by vehicle crime (244) and theft (232).