B28 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28

B28, Birmingham has recorded a total of 176 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (1.23% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)

B28 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Barton Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 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 offences1077.248.08%
Burglary243.3271.43%
Vehicle crime230.7527.78%
Criminal damage and arson220.7115.79%
Public order180.6828.57%
Anti-social behaviour130.56-7.14%
Other theft120.40-14.29%
Bicycle theft30.37-25.00%
Theft from the person30.09-25.00%
Shoplifting30.09-72.73%
Other crime20.09-60.00%
Drugs20.06100.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.996.45%
Criminal damage and arson193.0818.75%
Vehicle crime180.59-51.35%
Anti-social behaviour140.56-36.36%
Public order140.44-39.13%
Other theft140.4427.27%
Burglary140.440.00%
Shoplifting110.4410.00%
Other crime50.34150.00%
Robbery40.160.00%
Possession of weapons40.12-20.00%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Drugs10.12-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.550.00%
Vehicle crime372.8994.74%
Public order231.1515.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.7122.22%
Criminal damage and arson160.68-15.79%
Burglary140.50133.33%
Other theft110.44-8.33%
Shoplifting100.3466.67%
Possession of weapons50.31-37.50%
Drugs40.16-20.00%
Robbery40.120.00%
Other crime20.12-50.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.710.00%
Public order202.890.00%
Vehicle crime190.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.590.00%
Other theft120.560.00%
Possession of weapons80.370.00%
Shoplifting60.250.00%
Burglary60.190.00%
Drugs50.190.00%
Robbery40.160.00%
Other crime40.120.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202416
April 202416
March 202429
February 202426
January 202425
December 202318
November 202327
October 202323
September 202318
August 202337
July 202319

A total of 1219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 93.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202482
June 202481
May 202488
April 202488
March 202495
February 202484
January 2024110
December 2023102
November 202397
October 2023107
September 202399
August 202393
July 202393

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202423
May 202422
April 202410
March 202419
February 202411
January 202421
December 202318
November 202312
October 202322
September 202319
August 202316
July 202319

A total of 184 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 202418
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202324
September 202314
August 202314
July 20236

A total of 152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202320
November 202314
October 202312
September 202314
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202318
September 202314
August 202323
July 202320

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202415
May 20247
April 202411
March 202410
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202313
September 202314
August 202322
July 202318

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
October 20233
September 20234
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Barton Croft
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lakey Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hall Green
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Edgcombe Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Green Hill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Fallowfield Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Robin Hood Lane
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Brandon Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arkley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Brook Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Cateswell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Arkley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Redstone Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Burnham Meadow
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Aldis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Cubley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Russell Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Mapleton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Shaftmoor Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cheyne Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oak Tree Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Halewood Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Brockhurst Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Newborough Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Hazelville Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gresham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Saint Peters Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Priory Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2