B25 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B25

B25, Birmingham has recorded a total of 305 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B25 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B25, encompassing approximately 18177 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (121) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (-39.02% decrease)

B25 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 50
  • Alexander Road with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

B25 Crime Map

Postcodes in B25

The postcode district are associated with the B25, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B25 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 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12116.7822.22%
Other theft516.6654.55%
Vehicle crime252.81-39.02%
Criminal damage and arson221.38-8.33%
Shoplifting201.2153.85%
Anti-social behaviour191.100.00%
Public order141.0516.67%
Robbery80.77300.00%
Drugs70.44133.33%
Possession of weapons60.390.00%
Burglary60.33-33.33%
Other crime50.3366.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9914.5812.50%
Vehicle crime415.45115.79%
Other theft332.26-2.94%
Criminal damage and arson241.8241.18%
Anti-social behaviour191.320.00%
Shoplifting131.05-56.67%
Public order120.72-45.45%
Burglary90.6650.00%
Possession of weapons60.500.00%
Drugs30.33-62.50%
Other crime30.170.00%
Robbery20.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8814.2518.92%
Other theft344.84-39.29%
Shoplifting301.87328.57%
Public order221.65144.44%
Anti-social behaviour191.2158.33%
Vehicle crime191.05-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson171.05-5.56%
Drugs80.94-11.11%
Burglary60.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons60.330.00%
Robbery60.330.00%
Other crime30.33200.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7413.53-23.71%
Other theft564.0747.37%
Vehicle crime333.08-13.16%
Criminal damage and arson181.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.9971.43%
Burglary120.66-14.29%
Drugs90.66350.00%
Public order90.50-59.09%
Shoplifting70.50-12.50%
Possession of weapons60.39-50.00%
Robbery60.33-40.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Other crime10.11-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9714.58-7.62%
Vehicle crime385.34111.11%
Other theft382.098.57%
Public order222.09120.00%
Burglary141.217.69%
Possession of weapons120.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.66-41.18%
Robbery100.550.00%
Shoplifting80.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.44-53.33%
Other crime40.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Drugs20.11-71.43%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10513.37-3.67%
Other theft355.78-23.91%
Vehicle crime181.93-37.93%
Criminal damage and arson170.99-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour150.9466.67%
Burglary130.83-35.00%
Public order100.72-44.44%
Robbery100.5566.67%
Drugs70.55600.00%
Other crime60.39-14.29%
Shoplifting40.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.2250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10915.40-8.40%
Other theft466.002.22%
Vehicle crime292.53-17.14%
Criminal damage and arson241.6071.43%
Burglary201.325.26%
Public order181.10-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour90.99-40.00%
Shoplifting80.50-27.27%
Other crime70.4475.00%
Robbery60.39100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33-77.78%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11916.5067.61%
Other theft456.559.76%
Vehicle crime352.4816.67%
Public order211.93162.50%
Burglary191.16216.67%
Anti-social behaviour151.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.83-6.67%
Shoplifting110.7737.50%
Possession of weapons90.61350.00%
Other crime40.50300.00%
Robbery30.22-25.00%
Drugs30.1750.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7110.89-39.32%
Other theft413.91-14.58%
Vehicle crime302.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.65-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour90.83-30.77%
Public order80.50-20.00%
Shoplifting80.44-38.46%
Burglary60.44-60.00%
Robbery40.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.22-60.00%
Drugs20.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11715.5128.57%
Other theft486.4417.07%
Criminal damage and arson222.6429.41%
Vehicle crime201.21-41.18%
Burglary151.10-6.25%
Shoplifting130.8385.71%
Anti-social behaviour130.72-53.57%
Public order100.72-41.18%
Robbery60.55-25.00%
Drugs60.3350.00%
Possession of weapons50.33-44.44%
Other crime40.280.00%
Theft from the person20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9115.24-2.15%
Other theft415.01-4.65%
Vehicle crime342.26126.67%
Anti-social behaviour281.8740.00%
Public order171.5413.33%
Criminal damage and arson170.94-5.56%
Burglary160.9460.00%
Possession of weapons90.880.00%
Robbery80.50100.00%
Shoplifting70.44-12.50%
Drugs40.39-20.00%
Other crime40.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9313.53-15.45%
Other theft435.12-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour202.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson181.1028.57%
Vehicle crime150.99-51.61%
Public order150.8387.50%
Burglary100.83-28.57%
Possession of weapons90.55125.00%
Shoplifting80.5033.33%
Drugs50.4425.00%
Robbery40.28-50.00%
Theft from the person20.22100.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11014.960.00%
Other theft456.050.00%
Vehicle crime312.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.380.00%
Burglary140.770.00%
Public order80.770.00%
Robbery80.440.00%
Shoplifting60.440.00%
Possession of weapons40.330.00%
Drugs40.220.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202419
May 202419
April 202412
March 20247
February 202415
January 20249
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313
September 202328
August 202320
July 202325

A total of 232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202424
May 202417
April 202418
March 202410
February 202417
January 202424
December 202314
November 202315
October 202322
September 202317
August 202318
July 202314

A total of 368 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202441
May 202419
April 202433
March 202438
February 202418
January 202429
December 202335
November 202330
October 202320
September 202334
August 202315
July 202331

A total of 1294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024121
June 202499
May 202488
April 202474
March 202497
February 2024105
January 2024109
December 2023119
November 202371
October 2023117
September 202391
August 202393
July 2023110

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 556 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202451
June 202433
May 202434
April 202456
March 202438
February 202435
January 202446
December 202345
November 202341
October 202348
September 202341
August 202343
July 202345

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 81 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20238
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202422
April 20249
March 202422
February 202410
January 202418
December 202321
November 20238
October 202310
September 202317
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 202412
March 202414
February 202413
January 202420
December 202319
November 20236
October 202315
September 202316
August 202310
July 202314

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202413
May 202430
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20238
October 202313
September 20237
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B25 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total50
    Other theft40
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Alexander Road
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rookwood Road
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Tyseley Hill Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
  • 7. Hay Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hob Moor Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shipway Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Gladys Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Arden Road
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Wembley Grove
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Moreton Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Geraldine Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Forest Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Orchard Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St Marys Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Speedwell Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Speedwell Close
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. George Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Berkeley Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Retford Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 24. Wharf Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 25. Dorothy Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Wash Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Laxton Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Greenwood
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Mintern Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Larch Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1