B28 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28

B28, Birmingham has recorded a total of 189 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B28 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B28, encompassing approximately 32183 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (4000.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B28 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Larchmere Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Hillmount Close with total crimes: 7

B28 Crime Map

Postcodes in B28

The postcode district are associated with the B28, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B28 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 82 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.874000.00%
Vehicle crime232.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.560.00%
Other theft130.440.00%
Public order100.400.00%
Burglary100.310.00%
Shoplifting40.310.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Drugs40.12300.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.09-97.56%
Drugs10.06-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.471.23%
Vehicle crime242.5514.29%
Other theft150.7515.38%
Public order110.47-8.33%
Burglary90.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.28-73.91%
Other crime50.1925.00%
Robbery50.1625.00%
Drugs50.16400.00%
Shoplifting40.16-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.12-73.33%
Theft from the person20.12100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.06-7.95%
Criminal damage and arson232.524.55%
Vehicle crime210.7131.25%
Anti-social behaviour150.65114.29%
Other theft130.4762.50%
Public order120.40-20.00%
Burglary80.37-20.00%
Possession of weapons60.25100.00%
Shoplifting50.19-28.57%
Other crime40.160.00%
Robbery40.12-55.56%
Theft from the person10.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Drugs10.03-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences886.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.73120.00%
Vehicle crime160.680.00%
Public order150.50-11.76%
Burglary100.47-23.08%
Robbery90.31350.00%
Other theft80.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour70.25-36.36%
Shoplifting70.2240.00%
Other crime40.22300.00%
Drugs30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons30.09-57.14%
Theft from the person20.09100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences885.66-7.37%
Public order172.7388.89%
Vehicle crime160.53-44.83%
Burglary130.5062.50%
Anti-social behaviour110.4010.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.34-47.37%
Other theft90.310.00%
Possession of weapons70.28250.00%
Shoplifting50.22-28.57%
Drugs20.160.00%
Robbery20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Other crime10.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.2513.10%
Vehicle crime292.9511.54%
Criminal damage and arson190.9072.73%
Anti-social behaviour100.5925.00%
Public order90.3150.00%
Other theft90.280.00%
Burglary80.28-55.56%
Shoplifting70.250.00%
Robbery60.22200.00%
Other crime30.19-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Drugs20.06-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.69-23.64%
Vehicle crime262.614.00%
Burglary180.815.88%
Criminal damage and arson110.56-47.62%
Other theft90.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.2814.29%
Shoplifting70.2516.67%
Public order60.22-45.45%
Other crime50.1966.67%
Drugs40.1633.33%
Robbery20.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1106.687.84%
Vehicle crime253.4238.89%
Criminal damage and arson210.7816.67%
Burglary170.65-19.05%
Public order110.53-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour70.34-30.00%
Other theft60.22-70.00%
Shoplifting60.19200.00%
Drugs30.19-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Other crime30.0950.00%
Robbery20.09-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.775.15%
Burglary213.17-4.55%
Other theft200.6542.86%
Vehicle crime180.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson180.5650.00%
Public order140.56-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour100.44-9.09%
Drugs40.31-20.00%
Robbery40.12100.00%
Other crime20.12-75.00%
Shoplifting20.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences976.96-9.35%
Vehicle crime273.0117.39%
Burglary220.84-8.33%
Public order180.680.00%
Other theft140.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson120.44-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour110.37-15.38%
Other crime80.34300.00%
Possession of weapons60.25500.00%
Drugs50.19150.00%
Robbery20.160.00%
Shoplifting20.06-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1077.240.00%
Burglary243.320.00%
Vehicle crime230.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.710.00%
Public order180.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour130.560.00%
Other theft120.400.00%
Bicycle theft30.370.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Shoplifting30.090.00%
Other crime20.090.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20244
June 202415
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 248 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202424
June 202421
May 202416
April 202416
March 202429
February 202426
January 202425
December 202318
November 202327
October 202323

A total of 1018 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202482
August 20242
July 202482
June 202481
May 202488
April 202488
March 202495
February 202484
January 2024110
December 2023102
November 202397
October 2023107

A total of 182 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20246
June 202423
May 202422
April 202410
March 202419
February 202411
January 202421
December 202318
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 128 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202320
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202318

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 160 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 202418
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B28 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brandon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Larchmere Drive
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hillmount Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. York Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Halewood Grove
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hall Green
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Edgcombe Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Baldwins Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Green Bank Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shaftmoor Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Stonerwood Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 13. Coniston Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Prestige Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Pitmaston Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Green Hill Way
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blythsford Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Littleover Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Gresham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Hebden Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Durlston Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Creswell Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Barton Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barbara Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 25. Fallowfield Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. The Loxleys
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hazelville Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Saint Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Etwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Harewood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2