B12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12

B12, Birmingham has recorded a total of 296 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B12, encompassing approximately 22463 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (115) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 13

B12 Crime Map

Postcodes in B12

The postcode district are associated with the B12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11513.180.00%
Vehicle crime305.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour281.340.00%
Other theft231.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.020.00%
Shoplifting160.850.00%
Burglary160.710.00%
Public order140.710.00%
Possession of weapons130.620.00%
Robbery90.580.00%
Drugs80.400.00%
Other crime30.36200.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.04-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16115.8911.03%
Criminal damage and arson357.1734.62%
Vehicle crime331.5632.00%
Anti-social behaviour291.4711.54%
Shoplifting181.29-5.26%
Burglary170.800.00%
Other theft160.760.00%
Public order120.71-45.45%
Drugs100.5311.11%
Robbery80.4514.29%
Possession of weapons60.36500.00%
Other crime60.27-25.00%
Theft from the person40.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14514.5614.17%
Criminal damage and arson266.46-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour261.16-10.34%
Vehicle crime251.16-32.43%
Public order221.11-21.43%
Shoplifting190.9826.67%
Burglary170.8521.43%
Other theft160.76-20.00%
Drugs90.71-25.00%
Other crime80.40100.00%
Robbery70.36-41.67%
Theft from the person40.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12715.144.10%
Vehicle crime375.65-21.28%
Criminal damage and arson291.6531.82%
Anti-social behaviour291.2938.10%
Public order281.2964.71%
Other theft201.2511.11%
Shoplifting150.8966.67%
Burglary140.67-12.50%
Robbery120.62-20.00%
Drugs120.53100.00%
Theft from the person60.5350.00%
Bicycle theft40.27300.00%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.18-78.57%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12214.1118.45%
Vehicle crime475.4327.03%
Criminal damage and arson222.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour210.9823.53%
Other theft180.93100.00%
Public order170.8041.67%
Burglary160.760.00%
Robbery150.7150.00%
Possession of weapons140.67250.00%
Shoplifting90.62125.00%
Drugs60.40-40.00%
Other crime50.27-16.67%
Theft from the person40.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10311.0813.19%
Vehicle crime374.5948.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.65-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.80-15.00%
Burglary160.7614.29%
Public order120.71-36.84%
Robbery100.5325.00%
Drugs100.4566.67%
Other theft90.45-30.77%
Other crime60.4020.00%
Possession of weapons40.270.00%
Shoplifting40.18-33.33%
Theft from the person20.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9110.60-24.79%
Criminal damage and arson254.05-7.41%
Vehicle crime251.11-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour201.1111.11%
Public order190.890.00%
Burglary140.857.69%
Other theft130.6230.00%
Robbery80.58100.00%
Drugs60.36-25.00%
Shoplifting60.270.00%
Other crime50.2725.00%
Possession of weapons40.22-20.00%
Theft from the person10.18-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12111.98-17.12%
Vehicle crime365.39-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.6017.39%
Public order191.20-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour180.8528.57%
Burglary130.8030.00%
Other theft100.58-41.18%
Drugs80.450.00%
Possession of weapons50.36-16.67%
Theft from the person40.2233.33%
Other crime40.180.00%
Robbery40.18-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14613.3116.80%
Vehicle crime406.508.11%
Criminal damage and arson231.7821.05%
Public order211.0240.00%
Other theft170.93-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour140.76-53.33%
Robbery120.620.00%
Burglary100.5325.00%
Possession of weapons60.4550.00%
Other crime40.2733.33%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Shoplifting30.13-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12512.739.65%
Vehicle crime375.56-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour301.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.34-9.52%
Other theft180.85-28.00%
Public order150.80-40.00%
Robbery120.67140.00%
Burglary80.53-20.00%
Drugs70.36-12.50%
Possession of weapons40.31-42.86%
Shoplifting40.18-66.67%
Theft from the person30.18200.00%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11413.530.00%
Vehicle crime395.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour301.740.00%
Other theft251.340.00%
Public order251.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.110.00%
Shoplifting120.930.00%
Burglary100.530.00%
Drugs80.450.00%
Possession of weapons70.360.00%
Robbery50.310.00%
Bicycle theft50.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202435
June 202426
May 202429
April 202422
March 202418
February 202425
January 202427
December 202323
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 202422
May 202428
April 202417
March 202412
February 202419
January 202419
December 202321
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 202412
April 202415
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 1370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024115
July 2024161
June 2024145
May 2024127
April 2024122
March 2024103
February 202491
January 2024121
December 2023146
November 2023125
October 2023114

A total of 185 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202416
June 202416
May 202420
April 202418
March 20249
February 202413
January 202410
December 202317
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202429
June 202426
May 202429
April 202421
March 202417
February 202420
January 202418
December 202314
November 202330
October 202330

A total of 386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202433
June 202425
May 202437
April 202447
March 202437
February 202425
January 202436
December 202340
November 202337
October 202339

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 202414
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202418
June 202419
May 202415
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 151 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202417
June 202417
May 202414
April 202416
March 202416
February 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime4
    Burglary3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Warwick Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alder Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. A41
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Birchwood Crescent
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Public order2
  • 7. Beach Brook Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moseley Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shawbury Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Little Broom Street
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Edgbaston Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 13. Oldfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 14. White Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Harbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 16. Clissold Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Rea Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Stoney Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Canford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 22. Frank Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Spark Street
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Timbers Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Pembroke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Ernest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 29. Fulham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. James Samuel Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1