B1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1

B1, Birmingham has recorded a total of 348 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B1, encompassing approximately 9994 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (110) incidents (-7.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (42) incidents (-10.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (33) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B1 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 44
  • Regency Wharf with total crimes: 28

B1 Crime Map

Postcodes in B1

The postcode district are associated with the B1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11034.82-7.56%
Vehicle crime4211.01-10.64%
Criminal damage and arson334.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.30-20.51%
Other theft283.10-15.15%
Public order212.8016.67%
Drugs182.10-5.26%
Burglary131.80-13.33%
Shoplifting131.30116.67%
Robbery111.3083.33%
Theft from the person101.1066.67%
Possession of weapons81.000.00%
Bicycle theft70.80600.00%
Other crime30.7050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11935.22-19.05%
Vehicle crime4711.9127.03%
Anti-social behaviour394.7044.44%
Criminal damage and arson333.9013.79%
Other theft333.30-35.29%
Drugs193.3035.71%
Public order181.90-40.00%
Burglary151.8025.00%
Possession of weapons81.50100.00%
Robbery60.80-40.00%
Shoplifting60.60-81.25%
Theft from the person60.60-50.00%
Other crime20.60-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14741.323.52%
Other theft5114.7124.39%
Vehicle crime375.10-47.14%
Shoplifting323.7010.34%
Public order303.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson293.007.41%
Anti-social behaviour272.9012.50%
Drugs142.70-36.36%
Burglary121.40-42.86%
Theft from the person121.20-14.29%
Robbery101.20-28.57%
Other crime51.0025.00%
Possession of weapons40.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft30.40-25.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14245.6312.70%
Vehicle crime7014.21218.18%
Other theft417.00-6.82%
Public order304.1025.00%
Shoplifting293.0011.54%
Criminal damage and arson272.9022.73%
Anti-social behaviour242.70-4.00%
Drugs222.4046.67%
Burglary212.20162.50%
Possession of weapons142.1016.67%
Robbery141.40133.33%
Theft from the person141.400.00%
Other crime41.40-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.40-55.56%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12635.9223.53%
Other theft4412.6183.33%
Shoplifting264.40271.43%
Anti-social behaviour252.60-19.35%
Public order242.509.09%
Vehicle crime222.40-37.14%
Criminal damage and arson222.20-8.33%
Drugs152.20150.00%
Theft from the person141.50-26.32%
Possession of weapons121.40140.00%
Bicycle theft91.20125.00%
Burglary80.9033.33%
Other crime60.80500.00%
Robbery60.60-40.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10229.62-9.73%
Vehicle crime3510.21-39.66%
Anti-social behaviour313.50-8.82%
Criminal damage and arson243.10-33.33%
Other theft242.40-71.43%
Public order222.40-63.33%
Theft from the person192.20-36.67%
Robbery101.90-37.50%
Shoplifting71.00-82.93%
Burglary60.70-68.42%
Drugs60.60-68.42%
Possession of weapons50.60-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.50-71.43%
Other crime10.40-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11353.63-35.80%
Other theft8411.31104.88%
Public order608.4150.00%
Vehicle crime586.0093.33%
Shoplifting415.8086.36%
Criminal damage and arson364.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour343.6061.90%
Theft from the person303.4057.89%
Drugs193.00-17.39%
Burglary191.900.00%
Robbery161.90100.00%
Bicycle theft141.600.00%
Possession of weapons71.4040.00%
Other crime50.70-28.57%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17644.3333.33%
Other theft4117.61-28.07%
Public order404.10-14.89%
Vehicle crime304.00-38.78%
Drugs233.0076.92%
Shoplifting222.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour212.205.00%
Burglary192.1026.67%
Theft from the person191.90-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson181.90-28.00%
Bicycle theft141.8027.27%
Robbery81.40-27.27%
Other crime70.80133.33%
Possession of weapons50.7025.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 132 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13244.43-9.59%
Other theft5713.21-19.72%
Vehicle crime495.70145.00%
Public order474.9030.56%
Theft from the person314.70106.67%
Shoplifting263.1030.00%
Criminal damage and arson252.60-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour202.50-42.86%
Burglary152.007.14%
Drugs131.5044.44%
Robbery111.30-31.25%
Bicycle theft111.10-42.11%
Possession of weapons41.10-42.86%
Other crime30.4050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14643.8324.79%
Other theft7114.6173.17%
Public order367.105.88%
Anti-social behaviour353.6045.83%
Criminal damage and arson283.5086.67%
Vehicle crime202.80-44.44%
Shoplifting202.0042.86%
Bicycle theft192.00-13.64%
Robbery161.9060.00%
Theft from the person151.6050.00%
Burglary141.50-53.33%
Drugs91.40-35.71%
Possession of weapons70.90133.33%
Other crime20.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11737.22-7.14%
Other theft4111.712.50%
Vehicle crime364.10-21.74%
Public order343.60-12.82%
Burglary303.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.00-17.24%
Bicycle theft222.40450.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.207.14%
Drugs141.50-22.22%
Shoplifting141.40-39.13%
Robbery101.40-33.33%
Theft from the person101.00-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.00-72.73%
Other crime20.30-71.43%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12640.12-16.00%
Vehicle crime4612.61-34.29%
Other theft404.60-32.20%
Public order394.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour293.90-30.95%
Shoplifting232.90-11.54%
Drugs182.3050.00%
Robbery151.8015.38%
Burglary151.50-59.46%
Criminal damage and arson141.50-57.58%
Theft from the person141.40-12.50%
Possession of weapons111.40266.67%
Other crime71.1075.00%
Bicycle theft40.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15050.830.00%
Vehicle crime7015.010.00%
Other theft597.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour425.900.00%
Public order394.200.00%
Burglary373.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson333.700.00%
Shoplifting263.300.00%
Theft from the person162.600.00%
Robbery131.600.00%
Drugs121.300.00%
Bicycle theft41.200.00%
Other crime40.400.00%
Possession of weapons30.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202439
May 202427
April 202424
March 202425
February 202431
January 202434
December 202321
November 202320
October 202335
September 202324
August 202329
July 202342

A total of 1706 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 131.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024110
June 2024119
May 2024147
April 2024142
March 2024126
February 2024102
January 2024113
December 2023176
November 2023132
October 2023146
September 2023117
August 2023126
July 2023150

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 202430
April 202430
March 202424
February 202422
January 202460
December 202340
November 202347
October 202336
September 202334
August 202339
July 202339

A total of 562 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202447
May 202437
April 202470
March 202422
February 202435
January 202458
December 202330
November 202349
October 202320
September 202336
August 202346
July 202370

A total of 146 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20246
May 202410
April 202414
March 20246
February 202410
January 202416
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316
September 202310
August 202315
July 202313

A total of 116 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 202319
September 202322
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 337 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202433
May 202429
April 202427
March 202422
February 202424
January 202436
December 202318
November 202325
October 202328
September 202315
August 202314
July 202333

A total of 202 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202419
May 202414
April 202422
March 202415
February 20246
January 202419
December 202323
November 202313
October 20239
September 202314
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 614 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202433
May 202451
April 202441
March 202444
February 202424
January 202484
December 202341
November 202357
October 202371
September 202341
August 202340
July 202359

A total of 224 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 202421
March 20248
February 20246
January 202419
December 202319
November 202315
October 202314
September 202330
August 202315
July 202337

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 202432
April 202429
March 202426
February 20247
January 202441
December 202322
November 202326
October 202320
September 202314
August 202323
July 202326

A total of 210 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414
February 202419
January 202430
December 202319
November 202331
October 202315
September 202310
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 202414
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233
August 202311
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total72
    Vehicle crime21
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft7
    Burglary7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs3
    Public order2
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Regency Wharf
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Birmingham New Street (Station)
    Total15
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Ridley Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 8. Navigation Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Granville Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 11. Carver Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 14. Ellis Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Swallow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B4127
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Powell Street
    Total5
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Irving Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sand Pits
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 20. Civic Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Washington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Marks Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Northwood Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Albion Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 26. Cox Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Old Snow Hill
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crosby Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3