Is City Centre Safe?
Crime statistics for City Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated April 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 30,830 total crimes recorded in City Centre
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for City Centre — last 24 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in City Centre
Safest Areas Near City Centre
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to City Centre by safety score
Compare City Centre With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City Centre safe?
City Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 15,783 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in City Centre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months?
15,783 crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (15,047 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 10,161 incidents.
What is the most common crime in City Centre?
The most common crime in City Centre is Violent Crime, with 10,161 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 64.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in City Centre increasing or decreasing?
Crime in City Centre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4.9% — from 15,047 crimes in the previous 12 months to 15,783 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for City Centre?
City Centre has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does City Centre compare to the West Midlands Police average?
City Centre has a safety score of 7/100, while the West Midlands Police force area average is 8/100. City Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in City Centre?
49.1% of crimes recorded in City Centre resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Midlands Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in City Centre?
10,161 violent crimes were recorded in City Centre in the last 12 months — representing 64.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 2,090 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for City Centre last updated?
The crime data for City Centre was last updated in April 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare City Centre with other areas?
You can compare City Centre with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.