B16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B16

B16, Birmingham has recorded a total of 355 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B16, encompassing approximately 25757 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (136) incidents (-2.16% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (48) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)

B16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Gilchrist Drive with total crimes: 16
  • York Road with total crimes: 10

B16 Crime Map

Postcodes in B16

The postcode district are associated with the B16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B16 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 136 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13613.78-2.16%
Vehicle crime485.284.35%
Anti-social behaviour391.8614.71%
Criminal damage and arson341.5154.55%
Public order241.3241.18%
Other theft220.93-45.00%
Burglary110.85-42.11%
Drugs100.4342.86%
Other crime90.39200.00%
Possession of weapons60.3550.00%
Shoplifting60.2320.00%
Bicycle theft60.23100.00%
Robbery40.23-20.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13913.43-18.71%
Vehicle crime465.40-20.69%
Other theft401.7929.03%
Anti-social behaviour341.5561.90%
Criminal damage and arson221.320.00%
Burglary190.85-42.42%
Public order170.74-15.00%
Drugs70.66-12.50%
Robbery50.27-37.50%
Shoplifting50.19-61.54%
Possession of weapons40.19-42.86%
Other crime30.160.00%
Bicycle theft30.12200.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17115.4530.53%
Vehicle crime586.6445.00%
Burglary332.2532.00%
Other theft311.2863.16%
Criminal damage and arson221.20-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour210.8510.53%
Public order200.8233.33%
Shoplifting130.78225.00%
Drugs80.5014.29%
Robbery80.31-11.11%
Possession of weapons70.3116.67%
Other crime30.27200.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13111.92-14.38%
Vehicle crime405.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson291.5552.63%
Burglary251.1356.25%
Other theft190.97-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour190.7435.71%
Public order150.74-34.78%
Robbery90.58-40.00%
Drugs70.35-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.27-40.00%
Shoplifting40.23-69.23%
Theft from the person20.160.00%
Other crime10.08-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15312.9727.50%
Vehicle crime325.94-13.51%
Other theft261.2462.50%
Public order231.0191.67%
Criminal damage and arson190.89-5.00%
Burglary160.74-11.11%
Robbery150.62150.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.58-6.67%
Shoplifting130.541200.00%
Possession of weapons100.50900.00%
Drugs90.39350.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1209.98-1.64%
Vehicle crime374.66-17.78%
Criminal damage and arson201.4411.11%
Burglary180.78-18.18%
Other theft160.70-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour150.62-11.76%
Public order120.58-42.86%
Robbery60.47-45.45%
Bicycle theft40.23-20.00%
Other crime30.160.00%
Drugs20.12-33.33%
Theft from the person20.08-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.08-83.33%
Shoplifting10.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12211.53-14.08%
Vehicle crime454.747.14%
Burglary221.75-24.14%
Public order210.85110.00%
Other theft190.82-29.63%
Criminal damage and arson180.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour170.70-22.73%
Robbery110.6610.00%
Possession of weapons60.43100.00%
Bicycle theft50.23400.00%
Theft from the person30.190.00%
Drugs30.12-40.00%
Other crime30.12-25.00%
Shoplifting20.12-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 142 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14212.42-0.70%
Vehicle crime425.51-4.55%
Burglary291.63-9.38%
Other theft271.13-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour221.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.85-30.00%
Robbery100.8211.11%
Public order100.39-37.50%
Drugs50.39-44.44%
Shoplifting40.19100.00%
Other crime40.16300.00%
Possession of weapons30.16-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14313.16-11.18%
Vehicle crime445.55-6.38%
Burglary321.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson301.247.14%
Other theft281.16-22.22%
Public order161.0923.08%
Anti-social behaviour110.62-52.17%
Drugs90.4312.50%
Robbery90.35-40.00%
Possession of weapons50.35-28.57%
Theft from the person50.19-16.67%
Bicycle theft40.19-55.56%
Shoplifting20.16100.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16114.7128.80%
Vehicle crime476.25-7.84%
Other theft361.8224.14%
Criminal damage and arson281.4016.67%
Burglary241.09-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour230.93-4.17%
Robbery150.8987.50%
Public order130.58-23.53%
Bicycle theft90.5012.50%
Drugs80.3514.29%
Possession of weapons70.310.00%
Theft from the person60.27100.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12513.08-2.34%
Vehicle crime514.8518.60%
Other theft291.98-6.45%
Burglary281.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.094.35%
Anti-social behaviour240.93-17.24%
Public order170.930.00%
Robbery80.66-27.27%
Bicycle theft80.31166.67%
Drugs70.31-41.67%
Possession of weapons70.27-36.36%
Other crime50.270.00%
Theft from the person30.19-57.14%
Shoplifting10.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 128 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12813.51-14.67%
Vehicle crime434.97-25.86%
Other theft311.6719.23%
Anti-social behaviour291.20-6.45%
Burglary281.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson231.099.52%
Public order170.890.00%
Drugs120.6671.43%
Robbery110.4722.22%
Possession of weapons110.43120.00%
Theft from the person70.43250.00%
Other crime50.2766.67%
Bicycle theft30.190.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15013.820.00%
Vehicle crime585.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.250.00%
Other theft261.200.00%
Burglary241.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.930.00%
Public order170.820.00%
Robbery90.660.00%
Drugs70.350.00%
Possession of weapons50.270.00%
Bicycle theft30.190.00%
Other crime30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202440
May 202431
April 202419
March 202426
February 202416
January 202419
December 202327
November 202328
October 202336
September 202329
August 202331
July 202326

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202434
May 202421
April 202419
March 202414
February 202415
January 202417
December 202322
November 202311
October 202323
September 202324
August 202329
July 202331

A total of 311 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202422
May 202422
April 202429
March 202419
February 202420
January 202418
December 202321
November 202330
October 202328
September 202324
August 202323
July 202321

A total of 222 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202420
April 202415
March 202423
February 202412
January 202421
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313
September 202317
August 202317
July 202317

A total of 591 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202446
May 202458
April 202440
March 202432
February 202437
January 202445
December 202342
November 202344
October 202347
September 202351
August 202343
July 202358

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237
August 202312
July 20237

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 202410
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20237
August 202311
July 20235

A total of 1821 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 140.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024136
June 2024139
May 2024171
April 2024131
March 2024153
February 2024120
January 2024122
December 2023142
November 2023143
October 2023161
September 2023125
August 2023128
July 2023150

A total of 309 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202419
May 202433
April 202425
March 202416
February 202418
January 202422
December 202329
November 202332
October 202324
September 202328
August 202328
July 202324

A total of 120 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 202415
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239
October 202315
September 20238
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202413
April 20244
March 202413
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20238
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20237
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Gilchrist Drive
    Total16
    Other theft8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. York Road
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Plough And Harrow Road
    Total9
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Twyning Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Stirling Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parkside
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Huntly Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Montague Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Waterworks Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Essington Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holly Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hagley Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Wimbourne Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Coplow Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. West Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
  • 20. Stanmore Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. East Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Algernon Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Rawlins Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Francis Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Skipton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Rann Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Summerfield Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Gate Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Jacey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 30. Wyndham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1