B29 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29

B29, Birmingham has recorded a total of 511 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B29 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B29, encompassing approximately 47292 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (-0.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (25.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (57) incidents (42.50% increase)

B29 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 48
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23

B29 Crime Map

Postcodes in B29

The postcode district are associated with the B29, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B29 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 175 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17510.81-0.57%
Shoplifting693.7025.45%
Criminal damage and arson571.4642.50%
Vehicle crime471.2162.07%
Anti-social behaviour350.992.94%
Burglary330.7410.00%
Other theft300.7015.38%
Public order240.63-25.00%
Other crime160.51166.67%
Possession of weapons100.34-16.67%
Robbery80.210.00%
Drugs50.17-68.75%
Theft from the person20.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1769.90-5.88%
Shoplifting553.7217.02%
Criminal damage and arson401.16-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour340.856.25%
Public order320.7239.13%
Burglary300.680.00%
Vehicle crime290.63-30.95%
Other theft260.61-3.70%
Drugs160.55300.00%
Possession of weapons120.34200.00%
Robbery80.2533.33%
Other crime60.17-14.29%
Bicycle theft40.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 187 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1879.7311.98%
Shoplifting473.95-9.62%
Criminal damage and arson430.9916.22%
Vehicle crime420.91-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour320.8933.33%
Burglary300.68-3.23%
Other theft270.63-3.57%
Public order230.5715.00%
Bicycle theft80.49166.67%
Other crime70.17-22.22%
Robbery60.150.00%
Drugs40.13-63.64%
Possession of weapons40.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1679.49-0.60%
Shoplifting523.5352.94%
Vehicle crime491.1013.95%
Criminal damage and arson371.0432.14%
Burglary310.78-18.42%
Other theft280.667.69%
Anti-social behaviour240.59-7.69%
Public order200.515.26%
Drugs110.42120.00%
Other crime90.23200.00%
Possession of weapons80.19-38.46%
Robbery60.17-45.45%
Theft from the person40.130.00%
Bicycle theft30.08-25.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 168 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1688.8416.67%
Vehicle crime433.5526.47%
Burglary380.9118.75%
Shoplifting340.8017.24%
Criminal damage and arson280.723.70%
Other theft260.598.33%
Anti-social behaviour260.55-13.33%
Public order190.55-38.71%
Possession of weapons130.40333.33%
Robbery110.270.00%
Drugs50.23-28.57%
Bicycle theft40.110.00%
Other crime30.08-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1448.12-12.73%
Vehicle crime343.04-26.09%
Burglary320.72-45.76%
Public order310.6847.62%
Anti-social behaviour300.6625.00%
Shoplifting290.63-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson270.61-20.59%
Other theft240.57-27.27%
Robbery110.5122.22%
Drugs70.23-22.22%
Other crime60.1550.00%
Bicycle theft40.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.08-57.14%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1659.37-5.17%
Burglary593.49110.71%
Vehicle crime461.2531.43%
Criminal damage and arson340.97-2.86%
Other theft330.7213.79%
Shoplifting300.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour240.63-45.45%
Public order210.51-32.26%
Drugs90.44-10.00%
Robbery90.1912.50%
Possession of weapons70.19133.33%
Other crime40.150.00%
Theft from the person20.08-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1749.5210.13%
Shoplifting453.6845.16%
Anti-social behaviour440.952.33%
Criminal damage and arson350.9366.67%
Vehicle crime350.740.00%
Public order310.7440.91%
Other theft290.66-3.33%
Burglary280.61-28.21%
Drugs100.5925.00%
Robbery80.21-52.94%
Other crime40.170.00%
Theft from the person30.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1589.01-3.66%
Anti-social behaviour433.3430.30%
Burglary390.91-15.22%
Vehicle crime350.8229.63%
Shoplifting310.7414.81%
Other theft300.6611.11%
Public order220.63-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson210.47-52.27%
Robbery170.44112.50%
Possession of weapons90.3628.57%
Drugs80.19-11.11%
Theft from the person60.17-25.00%
Other crime40.13-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.08-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 164 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.566.49%
Burglary463.4743.75%
Criminal damage and arson440.9751.72%
Public order360.932.86%
Anti-social behaviour330.763.12%
Vehicle crime270.70-10.00%
Other theft270.570.00%
Shoplifting270.5722.73%
Other crime100.5766.67%
Drugs90.21200.00%
Theft from the person80.1960.00%
Robbery80.170.00%
Possession of weapons70.17133.33%
Bicycle theft60.1550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1548.25-3.14%
Public order353.2634.62%
Anti-social behaviour320.74-11.11%
Burglary320.6839.13%
Vehicle crime300.68-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson290.6320.83%
Other theft270.6142.11%
Shoplifting220.57-29.03%
Robbery80.47100.00%
Other crime60.17-45.45%
Theft from the person50.13400.00%
Bicycle theft40.11100.00%
Possession of weapons30.08-75.00%
Drugs30.06-25.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 159 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1598.16-32.05%
Anti-social behaviour363.3633.33%
Vehicle crime340.76-8.11%
Shoplifting310.7229.17%
Public order260.66-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson240.55-38.46%
Burglary230.51-17.86%
Other theft190.49-20.83%
Possession of weapons120.4050.00%
Other crime110.2537.50%
Robbery40.23-71.43%
Drugs40.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23410.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson394.950.00%
Vehicle crime370.820.00%
Public order290.780.00%
Burglary280.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour270.590.00%
Other theft240.570.00%
Shoplifting240.510.00%
Robbery140.510.00%
Possession of weapons80.300.00%
Other crime80.170.00%
Drugs60.170.00%
Bicycle theft40.130.00%
Theft from the person30.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 171.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024175
June 2024176
May 2024187
April 2024167
March 2024168
February 2024144
January 2024165
December 2023174
November 2023158
October 2023164
September 2023154
August 2023159
July 2023234

A total of 458 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202457
June 202440
May 202443
April 202437
March 202428
February 202427
January 202434
December 202335
November 202321
October 202344
September 202329
August 202324
July 202339

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202434
May 202432
April 202424
March 202426
February 202430
January 202424
December 202344
November 202343
October 202333
September 202332
August 202336
July 202327

A total of 488 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202429
May 202442
April 202449
March 202443
February 202434
January 202446
December 202335
November 202335
October 202327
September 202330
August 202334
July 202337

A total of 350 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202426
May 202427
April 202428
March 202426
February 202424
January 202433
December 202329
November 202330
October 202327
September 202327
August 202319
July 202324

A total of 449 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202430
May 202430
April 202431
March 202438
February 202432
January 202459
December 202328
November 202339
October 202346
September 202332
August 202323
July 202328

A total of 118 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202317
October 20238
September 20238
August 20234
July 202314

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202455
May 202447
April 202452
March 202434
February 202429
January 202430
December 202345
November 202331
October 202327
September 202322
August 202331
July 202324

A total of 94 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 349 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202432
May 202423
April 202420
March 202419
February 202431
January 202421
December 202331
November 202322
October 202336
September 202335
August 202326
July 202329

A total of 99 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244
April 20248
March 202413
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 97 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total48
    Shoplifting24
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total33
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft5
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total23
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Castle Square
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manilla Road
    Total9
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hatherton Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Luton Road
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Abdon Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 10. Holdgate Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 11. Gaydon Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 12. Sir John'S Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 13. Teignmouth Road
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Birkdale Avenue
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Langleys Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. North Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Grange Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cranesbill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Riverside Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 21. St Stephens Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fairgreen Way
    Total5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Katie Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Rebeca Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tugford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Weirbrook Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 27. Lismore Drive
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Weoley Castle Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. Austrey Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 30. Inglemere Grove
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1