B26 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26

B26, Birmingham has recorded a total of 497 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B26 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B26, encompassing approximately 33728 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (124) incidents (-10.79% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (87) incidents (8.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (26.00% increase)

B26 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 68
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Concorde Road with total crimes: 32

B26 Crime Map

Postcodes in B26

The postcode district are associated with the B26, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B26 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 124 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12414.74-10.79%
Vehicle crime873.688.75%
Shoplifting632.5826.00%
Other theft501.872.04%
Criminal damage and arson451.4836.36%
Anti-social behaviour381.33-7.32%
Burglary261.1362.50%
Public order200.77-25.93%
Other crime170.5954.55%
Robbery90.50-18.18%
Possession of weapons80.27-46.67%
Bicycle theft40.24-20.00%
Drugs40.12-71.43%
Theft from the person20.12-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 139 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13914.71-10.90%
Vehicle crime804.1226.98%
Shoplifting502.3742.86%
Other theft491.48-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson331.2210.00%
Public order270.9822.73%
Burglary160.80-11.11%
Possession of weapons150.4736.36%
Drugs140.44100.00%
Other crime110.4222.22%
Robbery110.33120.00%
Theft from the person50.33-16.67%
Bicycle theft50.15150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15613.8245.79%
Vehicle crime634.63-29.21%
Other theft611.8719.61%
Anti-social behaviour411.8124.24%
Shoplifting351.226.06%
Criminal damage and arson301.0457.89%
Public order220.894.76%
Burglary180.65-14.29%
Possession of weapons110.5357.14%
Other crime90.3328.57%
Drugs70.27-12.50%
Theft from the person60.21100.00%
Robbery50.1866.67%
Bicycle theft20.15100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10711.95-13.01%
Vehicle crime893.1736.92%
Other theft512.64-37.80%
Anti-social behaviour331.5110.00%
Shoplifting330.98-17.50%
Burglary210.9816.67%
Public order210.62-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.62-51.28%
Drugs80.5614.29%
Other crime70.24133.33%
Possession of weapons70.21-30.00%
Theft from the person30.21-66.67%
Robbery30.09-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12313.67-10.87%
Other theft823.6532.26%
Vehicle crime652.4327.45%
Shoplifting401.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson391.1956.00%
Anti-social behaviour301.1636.36%
Public order250.89-7.41%
Burglary180.7463.64%
Possession of weapons100.5325.00%
Theft from the person90.30125.00%
Robbery80.27-38.46%
Drugs70.2475.00%
Other crime30.21-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13811.95-6.12%
Other theft624.09-6.06%
Vehicle crime511.84-52.78%
Shoplifting321.51-40.74%
Public order270.95-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson250.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour220.74-43.59%
Robbery130.6544.44%
Burglary110.39-21.43%
Possession of weapons80.33-52.94%
Other crime40.24-63.64%
Drugs40.12-73.33%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft20.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 108 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14716.34-14.04%
Vehicle crime1084.3671.43%
Other theft663.200.00%
Shoplifting541.965.88%
Anti-social behaviour391.60-9.30%
Public order371.162.78%
Criminal damage and arson301.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons170.890.00%
Drugs150.50275.00%
Burglary140.44-41.67%
Other crime110.4210.00%
Robbery90.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.27100.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17116.257.55%
Other theft665.0753.49%
Vehicle crime631.96-29.21%
Shoplifting511.8727.50%
Anti-social behaviour431.5138.71%
Criminal damage and arson401.2742.86%
Public order361.1912.50%
Burglary241.0741.18%
Robbery180.7128.57%
Possession of weapons170.5354.55%
Other crime100.5042.86%
Theft from the person40.30-42.86%
Drugs40.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 89 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15914.2926.19%
Vehicle crime894.7132.84%
Other theft432.64-41.89%
Shoplifting401.2721.21%
Public order321.193.23%
Anti-social behaviour310.95-13.89%
Criminal damage and arson280.92-9.68%
Burglary170.83-10.53%
Robbery140.5040.00%
Possession of weapons110.42-8.33%
Other crime70.33-50.00%
Theft from the person70.2175.00%
Drugs40.21-42.86%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12613.79-15.44%
Other theft743.7445.10%
Vehicle crime672.1921.82%
Anti-social behaviour361.99-18.18%
Shoplifting331.07-19.51%
Public order310.9855.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.9229.17%
Burglary190.925.56%
Other crime140.5655.56%
Possession of weapons120.42-14.29%
Robbery100.36150.00%
Drugs70.30-12.50%
Theft from the person40.2133.33%
Bicycle theft10.12-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14913.226.43%
Vehicle crime554.42-22.54%
Other theft511.6324.39%
Anti-social behaviour441.51-21.43%
Shoplifting411.30-46.75%
Criminal damage and arson241.22-20.00%
Public order200.71-33.33%
Burglary180.590.00%
Possession of weapons140.530.00%
Other crime90.420.00%
Drugs80.270.00%
Bicycle theft60.24500.00%
Robbery40.18-55.56%
Theft from the person30.120.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14014.947.69%
Shoplifting774.1597.44%
Vehicle crime712.28-1.39%
Anti-social behaviour562.1140.00%
Other theft411.66-38.81%
Criminal damage and arson301.22-18.92%
Public order300.897.14%
Burglary180.890.00%
Possession of weapons140.530.00%
Robbery90.42-18.18%
Other crime90.2712.50%
Drugs80.2714.29%
Bicycle theft10.24-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13014.380.00%
Vehicle crime723.850.00%
Other theft672.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour401.990.00%
Shoplifting391.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson371.160.00%
Public order281.100.00%
Burglary180.830.00%
Possession of weapons140.530.00%
Robbery110.420.00%
Theft from the person100.330.00%
Other crime80.300.00%
Drugs70.240.00%
Bicycle theft40.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 763 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202450
June 202449
May 202461
April 202451
March 202482
February 202462
January 202466
December 202366
November 202343
October 202374
September 202351
August 202341
July 202367

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202441
May 202441
April 202433
March 202430
February 202422
January 202439
December 202343
November 202331
October 202336
September 202344
August 202356
July 202340

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202427
May 202422
April 202421
March 202425
February 202427
January 202437
December 202336
November 202332
October 202331
September 202320
August 202330
July 202328

A total of 1809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 171 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024124
June 2024139
May 2024156
April 2024107
March 2024123
February 2024138
January 2024147
December 2023171
November 2023159
October 2023126
September 2023149
August 2023140
July 2023130

A total of 238 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202416
May 202418
April 202421
March 202418
February 202411
January 202414
December 202324
November 202317
October 202319
September 202318
August 202318
July 202318

A total of 960 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202487
June 202480
May 202463
April 202489
March 202465
February 202451
January 2024108
December 202363
November 202389
October 202367
September 202355
August 202371
July 202372

A total of 411 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202433
May 202430
April 202419
March 202439
February 202425
January 202430
December 202340
November 202328
October 202331
September 202324
August 202330
July 202337

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 119 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 20237
October 202314
September 20239
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 158 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 202417
December 202317
November 202311
October 202312
September 202314
August 202314
July 202314

A total of 124 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202310
September 20234
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.23 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202463
June 202450
May 202435
April 202433
March 202440
February 202432
January 202454
December 202351
November 202340
October 202333
September 202341
August 202377
July 202339

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233
July 202310

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 202415
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B26 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total68
    Shoplifting24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total36
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Concorde Road
    Total32
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting7
    Vehicle crime7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total31
    Other theft8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Possession of weapons4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Old Damson Lane
    Total13
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bickenhill Parkway
    Total11
    Vehicle crime10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. B425
    Total11
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A45
    Total9
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Coventry Road
    Total9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bickenhill Lane
    Total9
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gotham Road
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lenton Croft
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rayners Croft
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Blackfirs Lane
    Total6
    Vehicle crime6
  • 17. Averill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Merlin Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 20. Charles Edward Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 21. Gideon Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Newcroft Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Sheldon Grove
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Deer Park Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sheldon Heath Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Elmay Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Oakfield Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Marcot Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Wensley Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 30. Petworth Grove
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1