B31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31

B31, Birmingham has recorded a total of 528 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B31, encompassing approximately 59519 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (234) incidents (11600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (46) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

B31 Crime Map

Postcodes in B31

The postcode district are associated with the B31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B31 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 234 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2348.8711600.00%
Anti-social behaviour463.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson430.770.00%
Shoplifting420.720.00%
Vehicle crime410.710.00%
Burglary310.690.00%
Public order290.520.00%
Other theft230.490.00%
Possession of weapons140.390.00%
Other crime100.24900.00%
Drugs70.170.00%
Robbery50.120.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.05-99.29%
Other crime10.03-95.24%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 282 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28210.7920.00%
Vehicle crime664.7426.92%
Anti-social behaviour581.119.43%
Criminal damage and arson530.971.92%
Burglary410.8951.85%
Shoplifting360.69-30.77%
Other theft260.60-16.13%
Public order250.44-28.57%
Other crime210.4250.00%
Drugs140.3516.67%
Robbery130.248.33%
Possession of weapons60.22-60.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 235 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2359.96-16.96%
Anti-social behaviour533.9551.43%
Criminal damage and arson520.896.12%
Vehicle crime520.87-8.77%
Shoplifting520.87-26.76%
Public order350.87-40.68%
Other theft310.590.00%
Burglary270.523.85%
Possession of weapons150.457.14%
Other crime140.2555.56%
Drugs120.2450.00%
Robbery120.20-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.03-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 283 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28311.1638.05%
Shoplifting714.7526.79%
Public order591.1968.57%
Vehicle crime570.9990.00%
Criminal damage and arson490.9628.95%
Anti-social behaviour350.82-12.50%
Other theft310.59-13.89%
Burglary260.5218.18%
Robbery150.44150.00%
Possession of weapons140.2540.00%
Other crime90.24-40.00%
Drugs80.15166.67%
Bicycle theft40.1333.33%
Theft from the person30.0750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 205 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2058.42-20.54%
Shoplifting563.44-1.75%
Anti-social behaviour400.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson380.67-24.00%
Other theft360.6450.00%
Public order350.60-18.60%
Vehicle crime300.59-48.28%
Burglary220.50-15.38%
Other crime150.3715.38%
Possession of weapons100.25-23.08%
Robbery60.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.1050.00%
Drugs30.050.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 258 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25810.334.03%
Vehicle crime584.335.45%
Shoplifting570.9723.91%
Criminal damage and arson500.96-1.96%
Anti-social behaviour480.840.00%
Public order430.8179.17%
Burglary260.7223.81%
Other theft240.44-4.00%
Robbery180.40157.14%
Other crime130.3085.71%
Possession of weapons130.22-18.75%
Drugs30.22-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2489.430.00%
Vehicle crime554.17-30.38%
Criminal damage and arson510.92-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour480.8623.08%
Shoplifting460.81-35.21%
Other theft250.77-30.56%
Public order240.424.35%
Burglary210.40-32.26%
Possession of weapons160.35100.00%
Drugs90.27-30.77%
Other crime70.150.00%
Robbery70.12-22.22%
Theft from the person20.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 248 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24810.42-14.19%
Vehicle crime794.17-3.66%
Shoplifting711.3344.90%
Criminal damage and arson531.1947.22%
Anti-social behaviour390.8985.71%
Other theft360.6633.33%
Burglary310.6034.78%
Public order230.52-30.30%
Drugs130.39160.00%
Robbery90.22-59.09%
Possession of weapons80.15-33.33%
Other crime70.13-50.00%
Theft from the person20.12-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28910.4729.60%
Vehicle crime824.8670.83%
Shoplifting491.38-3.92%
Criminal damage and arson360.82-14.29%
Public order330.6013.79%
Other theft270.55-6.90%
Burglary230.45-30.30%
Robbery220.3946.67%
Anti-social behaviour210.37-54.35%
Other crime140.357.69%
Possession of weapons120.249.09%
Theft from the person80.2060.00%
Drugs50.1325.00%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 223 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2239.24-24.92%
Shoplifting513.75-10.53%
Vehicle crime480.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour460.81-19.30%
Criminal damage and arson420.77-28.81%
Burglary330.713.12%
Other theft290.55-17.14%
Public order290.49-50.00%
Robbery150.497.14%
Other crime130.2518.18%
Possession of weapons110.22-26.67%
Theft from the person50.18-16.67%
Drugs40.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 297 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29711.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson594.990.00%
Public order580.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour570.970.00%
Shoplifting570.960.00%
Vehicle crime540.960.00%
Other theft350.910.00%
Burglary320.590.00%
Possession of weapons150.540.00%
Robbery140.250.00%
Other crime110.240.00%
Drugs60.180.00%
Theft from the person60.100.00%
Bicycle theft30.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 622 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
July 202466
June 202452
May 202457
April 202430
March 202458
February 202455
January 202479
December 202382
November 202348
October 202354

A total of 491 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
July 202458
June 202453
May 202435
April 202440
March 202448
February 202448
January 202439
December 202321
November 202346
October 202357

A total of 313 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202441
June 202427
May 202426
April 202422
March 202426
February 202421
January 202431
December 202323
November 202333
October 202332

A total of 526 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
July 202453
June 202452
May 202449
April 202438
March 202450
February 202451
January 202453
December 202336
November 202342
October 202359

A total of 2804 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 297 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024234
August 20242
July 2024282
June 2024235
May 2024283
April 2024205
March 2024258
February 2024248
January 2024248
December 2023289
November 2023223
October 2023297

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202425
June 202435
May 202459
April 202435
March 202443
February 202424
January 202423
December 202333
November 202329
October 202358

A total of 136 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 20246
March 202418
February 20247
January 20249
December 202322
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 134 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 202415
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 202416
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 588 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
July 202436
June 202452
May 202471
April 202456
March 202457
February 202446
January 202471
December 202349
November 202351
October 202357

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202426
June 202431
May 202431
April 202436
March 202424
February 202425
January 202436
December 202327
November 202329
October 202335

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202414
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202421
June 202414
May 20249
April 202415
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting8
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Newlyn Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Westcroft Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Forrell Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Bromford Dell
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. The Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grigg Grove
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 10. Walnut Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 11. Eden Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lomas Drive
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. West Park Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kemshead Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hood Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clavedon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Fairfax Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Borrowdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 20. Norman Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 21. Rochester Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 22. The Oak Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Kelvin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Chatham Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Mavis Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Centenary Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Littlemead Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Middleton Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1