B21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B21

B21, Birmingham has recorded a total of 536 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B21, encompassing approximately 31455 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (226) incidents (-2.16% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)

B21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headingley Road with total crimes: 44
  • Union Row with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

B21 Crime Map

Postcodes in B21

The postcode district are associated with the B21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B21 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 226 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22617.04-2.16%
Anti-social behaviour487.18-2.04%
Criminal damage and arson391.5344.44%
Shoplifting351.2425.00%
Vehicle crime321.11-8.57%
Other theft281.027.69%
Robbery270.898.00%
Drugs210.8610.53%
Public order210.67-32.26%
Burglary200.67-42.86%
Other crime180.64260.00%
Possession of weapons160.5714.29%
Theft from the person30.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 231 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23116.912.21%
Anti-social behaviour497.3444.12%
Burglary351.5634.62%
Vehicle crime351.116.06%
Public order311.1172.22%
Shoplifting280.99-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson270.89-20.59%
Other theft260.86-10.34%
Robbery250.834.17%
Drugs190.79-20.83%
Possession of weapons140.60-22.22%
Theft from the person60.45-14.29%
Other crime50.19-54.55%
Bicycle theft10.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 226 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22616.6332.94%
Shoplifting377.1832.14%
Anti-social behaviour341.1817.24%
Criminal damage and arson341.0813.33%
Vehicle crime331.08-5.71%
Other theft291.05-14.71%
Burglary260.92-16.13%
Drugs240.8384.62%
Robbery240.7633.33%
Possession of weapons180.7638.46%
Public order180.57-25.00%
Other crime110.5737.50%
Theft from the person70.3516.67%
Bicycle theft20.22-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17014.05-10.53%
Vehicle crime355.40-2.78%
Other theft341.1117.24%
Burglary311.083.33%
Criminal damage and arson300.99-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour290.9531.82%
Shoplifting280.92-36.36%
Public order240.89-7.69%
Robbery180.765.88%
Possession of weapons130.57-18.75%
Drugs130.4118.18%
Other crime80.4133.33%
Theft from the person60.25-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.19200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 190 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19014.97-6.86%
Shoplifting446.04266.67%
Vehicle crime361.4016.13%
Criminal damage and arson351.142.94%
Burglary301.1136.36%
Other theft290.957.41%
Public order260.9244.44%
Anti-social behaviour220.83-12.00%
Robbery170.70-15.00%
Possession of weapons160.5460.00%
Drugs110.5137.50%
Theft from the person80.35-38.46%
Other crime60.25-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20413.8310.87%
Criminal damage and arson346.496.25%
Vehicle crime311.08-50.00%
Other theft270.99-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour250.86-3.85%
Burglary220.79-35.29%
Robbery200.70-4.76%
Public order180.64-33.33%
Theft from the person130.5762.50%
Shoplifting120.41-7.69%
Other crime100.3825.00%
Possession of weapons100.32100.00%
Drugs80.3214.29%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18414.66-9.80%
Vehicle crime625.85138.46%
Burglary341.97-10.53%
Other theft341.0817.24%
Criminal damage and arson321.083.23%
Public order271.0217.39%
Anti-social behaviour260.86-10.34%
Robbery210.8316.67%
Shoplifting130.67116.67%
Other crime80.4160.00%
Theft from the person80.25300.00%
Drugs70.2516.67%
Possession of weapons50.22-37.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20413.518.51%
Burglary386.492.70%
Criminal damage and arson311.21-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour290.9916.00%
Other theft290.9220.83%
Vehicle crime260.92-23.53%
Public order230.8321.05%
Robbery180.73-41.94%
Possession of weapons80.57-27.27%
Shoplifting60.25-72.73%
Drugs60.19-33.33%
Other crime50.19-44.44%
Theft from the person20.16-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18814.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson435.9816.22%
Burglary371.37-21.28%
Vehicle crime341.180.00%
Robbery311.0814.81%
Anti-social behaviour250.99-19.35%
Other theft240.7914.29%
Shoplifting220.76-53.19%
Public order190.70-24.00%
Possession of weapons110.60-15.38%
Other crime90.3550.00%
Drugs90.29-18.18%
Theft from the person60.29-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.19-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18815.83-15.70%
Burglary475.98104.35%
Shoplifting471.4980.77%
Criminal damage and arson371.492.78%
Vehicle crime341.1847.83%
Anti-social behaviour311.08-20.51%
Robbery270.9980.00%
Public order250.86-30.56%
Other theft210.79-25.00%
Possession of weapons130.6730.00%
Drugs110.41-45.00%
Theft from the person80.3560.00%
Other crime60.25200.00%
Bicycle theft30.1950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22315.510.45%
Anti-social behaviour397.09-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson361.2433.33%
Public order361.1428.57%
Other theft281.147.69%
Shoplifting260.89-3.70%
Vehicle crime230.8321.05%
Burglary230.73-20.69%
Drugs200.73100.00%
Robbery150.64-6.25%
Possession of weapons100.4811.11%
Theft from the person50.3225.00%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime20.06-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 222 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22215.04-4.72%
Anti-social behaviour487.066.67%
Burglary291.5381.25%
Public order280.92-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson270.89-6.90%
Shoplifting270.86-35.71%
Other theft260.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime190.83-29.63%
Robbery160.60-38.46%
Drugs100.51-37.50%
Possession of weapons90.32-25.00%
Other crime80.2914.29%
Theft from the person40.25-42.86%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 233 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23316.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour457.410.00%
Shoplifting421.430.00%
Other theft391.340.00%
Public order321.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson291.020.00%
Vehicle crime270.920.00%
Robbery260.860.00%
Burglary160.830.00%
Drugs160.510.00%
Possession of weapons120.510.00%
Other crime70.380.00%
Theft from the person70.220.00%
Bicycle theft30.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2689 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 206.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024226
June 2024231
May 2024226
April 2024170
March 2024190
February 2024204
January 2024184
December 2023204
November 2023188
October 2023188
September 2023223
August 2023222
July 2023233

A total of 434 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202427
May 202434
April 202430
March 202435
February 202434
January 202432
December 202331
November 202343
October 202337
September 202336
August 202327
July 202329

A total of 155 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202418
April 202413
March 202416
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 202310
August 20239
July 202312

A total of 367 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202428
May 202437
April 202428
March 202444
February 202412
January 202413
December 20236
November 202322
October 202347
September 202326
August 202327
July 202342

A total of 450 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202448
June 202449
May 202434
April 202429
March 202422
February 202425
January 202426
December 202329
November 202325
October 202331
September 202339
August 202348
July 202345

A total of 175 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202419
May 202424
April 202413
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 202320
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 388 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202435
May 202426
April 202431
March 202430
February 202422
January 202434
December 202338
November 202337
October 202347
September 202323
August 202329
July 202316

A total of 374 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202426
May 202429
April 202434
March 202429
February 202427
January 202434
December 202329
November 202324
October 202321
September 202328
August 202326
July 202339

A total of 328 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202431
May 202418
April 202424
March 202426
February 202418
January 202427
December 202323
November 202319
October 202325
September 202336
August 202328
July 202332

A total of 285 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202425
May 202424
April 202418
March 202417
February 202420
January 202421
December 202318
November 202331
October 202327
September 202315
August 202316
July 202326

A total of 427 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202435
May 202433
April 202435
March 202436
February 202431
January 202462
December 202326
November 202334
October 202334
September 202323
August 202319
July 202327

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20232
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 20232
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Headingley Road
    Total44
    Shoplifting21
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Union Row
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Farcroft Grove
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Linchmere Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Rose Hill Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brunswick Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 11. Westbourne Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Avenue Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 13. Marrowfat Lane
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Ivy Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Arthur Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Greenhill Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Golden Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Boundary Place
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Norwood Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 21. Crick Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Hamstead Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Herbert Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Trafalgar Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Junction Road
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. The Leverretts
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stockwell Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Friary Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Larch Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. King Edwards Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1