B44 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44

B44, Birmingham has recorded a total of 352 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B44 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B44, encompassing approximately 36468 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (161) incidents (-2.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (168.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (34) incidents (6.25% increase)

B44 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Hartley Grove with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

B44 Crime Map

Postcodes in B44

The postcode district are associated with the B44, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B44 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 161 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.65-2.42%
Anti-social behaviour434.41168.75%
Criminal damage and arson341.186.25%
Other theft220.93120.00%
Shoplifting200.6042.86%
Vehicle crime180.55-10.00%
Burglary170.49-10.53%
Public order160.47-20.00%
Other crime80.440.00%
Robbery70.22-41.67%
Possession of weapons50.1925.00%
Drugs10.14-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1658.9115.38%
Criminal damage and arson324.5288.24%
Public order200.88-13.04%
Vehicle crime200.555.26%
Burglary190.555.56%
Anti-social behaviour160.52-38.46%
Shoplifting140.44-54.84%
Robbery120.3850.00%
Other theft100.33-23.08%
Other crime80.27100.00%
Drugs50.2225.00%
Possession of weapons40.14-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.692.14%
Shoplifting313.9219.23%
Anti-social behaviour260.854.00%
Public order230.7153.33%
Vehicle crime190.63-32.14%
Burglary180.525.88%
Criminal damage and arson170.49-48.48%
Other theft130.47-38.10%
Possession of weapons100.3666.67%
Robbery80.27-27.27%
Other crime40.2233.33%
Drugs40.11100.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1408.99-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson333.8443.48%
Vehicle crime280.9040.00%
Shoplifting260.778.33%
Anti-social behaviour250.7166.67%
Other theft210.69110.00%
Burglary170.5854.55%
Public order150.47-44.44%
Robbery110.4110.00%
Possession of weapons60.3050.00%
Other crime30.16-75.00%
Drugs20.08-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 145 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.365.84%
Public order273.9868.75%
Shoplifting240.7441.18%
Criminal damage and arson230.660.00%
Vehicle crime200.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.55-25.00%
Other crime120.41100.00%
Burglary110.3357.14%
Other theft100.30-41.18%
Robbery100.27150.00%
Possession of weapons40.270.00%
Drugs40.11100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1377.577.87%
Criminal damage and arson233.764.55%
Vehicle crime200.63-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour200.55-25.93%
Shoplifting170.5513.33%
Other theft170.4741.67%
Public order160.47-27.27%
Burglary70.44-56.25%
Other crime60.1920.00%
Possession of weapons40.16-20.00%
Robbery40.1133.33%
Theft from the person30.1150.00%
Drugs20.08100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1277.71-18.06%
Anti-social behaviour273.4858.82%
Public order220.7483.33%
Vehicle crime220.60-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson220.6010.00%
Burglary160.606.67%
Shoplifting150.44-6.25%
Other theft120.41-20.00%
Other crime50.3325.00%
Possession of weapons50.14-61.54%
Robbery30.14-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Theft from the person20.05100.00%
Drugs10.05-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 155 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1558.477.64%
Vehicle crime304.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson200.82-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour170.55-15.00%
Shoplifting160.47220.00%
Other theft150.44-34.78%
Burglary150.4136.36%
Possession of weapons130.4144.44%
Public order120.36-36.84%
Drugs60.330.00%
Robbery50.16-28.57%
Other crime40.14-20.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1448.3113.39%
Criminal damage and arson263.9518.18%
Vehicle crime250.71-21.88%
Other theft230.6921.05%
Anti-social behaviour200.63-25.93%
Public order190.55-17.39%
Burglary110.52-31.25%
Possession of weapons90.3080.00%
Robbery70.250.00%
Drugs60.19-25.00%
Shoplifting50.16-61.54%
Other crime50.14-16.67%
Theft from the person30.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1278.36-7.97%
Vehicle crime323.4852.38%
Anti-social behaviour270.8850.00%
Public order230.7421.05%
Criminal damage and arson220.63-33.33%
Other theft190.6018.75%
Burglary160.5214.29%
Shoplifting130.440.00%
Drugs80.3660.00%
Robbery70.22-12.50%
Other crime60.19-25.00%
Possession of weapons50.16-37.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1388.34-3.50%
Criminal damage and arson333.78-5.71%
Vehicle crime210.90-4.55%
Public order190.58-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour180.52-45.45%
Other theft160.49-20.00%
Burglary140.4427.27%
Shoplifting130.38-43.48%
Other crime80.36-27.27%
Robbery80.220.00%
Possession of weapons80.2260.00%
Drugs50.2266.67%
Bicycle theft30.14200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson353.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour330.960.00%
Shoplifting230.900.00%
Vehicle crime220.630.00%
Public order220.600.00%
Other theft200.600.00%
Other crime110.550.00%
Burglary110.300.00%
Robbery80.300.00%
Possession of weapons50.220.00%
Drugs30.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202416
May 202426
April 202425
March 202415
February 202420
January 202427
December 202317
November 202320
October 202327
September 202318
August 202333

A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202431
April 202426
March 202424
February 202417
January 202415
December 202316
November 20235
October 202313
September 202313
August 202323

A total of 1725 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 143.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024161
June 2024165
May 2024143
April 2024140
March 2024145
February 2024137
January 2024127
December 2023155
November 2023144
October 2023127
September 2023138
August 2023143

A total of 277 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202420
May 202419
April 202428
March 202420
February 202420
January 202422
December 202330
November 202325
October 202332
September 202321
August 202322

A total of 234 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202420
May 202423
April 202415
March 202427
February 202416
January 202422
December 202312
November 202319
October 202323
September 202319
August 202322

A total of 320 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202432
May 202417
April 202433
March 202423
February 202423
January 202422
December 202320
November 202326
October 202322
September 202333
August 202335

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20238
August 202311

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202410
May 202413
April 202421
March 202410
February 202417
January 202412
December 202315
November 202323
October 202319
September 202316
August 202320

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202419
May 202418
April 202417
March 202411
February 20247
January 202416
December 202315
November 202311
October 202316
September 202314
August 202311

A total of 78 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235
August 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
September 20233
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B44 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hartley Grove
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. King Charles Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. B4149
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Banners Walk
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Danesbury Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Rushden Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Wisteria Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Shady Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chinley Grove
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Hotspur Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranbourne Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Carshalton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Lingfield Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Anstey Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 19. Malthouse Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Hornsey Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Weybourne Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Thorncliffe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Kingsland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kilburn Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Twickenham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 26. Petersham Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Rivington Crescent
    Total4
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Maple Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Greenwood Place
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Betsham Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1