B73 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B73

B73, Birmingham has recorded a total of 291 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.77 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B73 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B73, encompassing approximately 22792 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (13.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (69) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (36) incidents (157.14% increase)

B73 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Broome Gardens with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21

B73 Crime Map

Postcodes in B73

The postcode district are associated with the B73, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B73 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 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7612.7713.43%
Shoplifting693.33-11.54%
Vehicle crime363.03157.14%
Anti-social behaviour311.5840.91%
Criminal damage and arson191.3690.00%
Burglary170.83-26.09%
Public order160.75-27.27%
Other theft140.7055.56%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Bicycle theft30.180.00%
Robbery20.13-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.09-87.50%
Other crime10.04-85.71%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7811.8573.33%
Violence and sexual offences673.42-20.24%
Burglary232.9427.78%
Anti-social behaviour221.01-12.00%
Public order220.9715.79%
Vehicle crime140.97-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson100.61-67.74%
Other theft90.4450.00%
Theft from the person80.39700.00%
Robbery70.35250.00%
Other crime70.310.00%
Drugs20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8411.6323.53%
Shoplifting453.694.65%
Criminal damage and arson311.97287.50%
Vehicle crime271.3635.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.1813.64%
Public order191.1046.15%
Burglary180.8320.00%
Other theft60.79-25.00%
Drugs40.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Robbery20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences689.13-17.07%
Shoplifting432.98-2.27%
Anti-social behaviour221.8946.67%
Vehicle crime200.97-9.09%
Burglary150.8836.36%
Public order130.6662.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.57-61.90%
Other theft80.35-27.27%
Other crime50.350.00%
Drugs40.22100.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences829.8728.12%
Shoplifting443.60-32.31%
Vehicle crime221.9315.79%
Criminal damage and arson210.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.9215.38%
Other theft110.66-31.25%
Burglary110.4822.22%
Public order80.48-33.33%
Other crime50.35400.00%
Possession of weapons30.220.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting659.133.17%
Violence and sexual offences642.856.67%
Vehicle crime192.81-20.83%
Other theft160.83128.57%
Anti-social behaviour130.70333.33%
Public order120.570.00%
Burglary90.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.39-53.33%
Robbery20.31-33.33%
Other crime10.09-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting639.3921.15%
Violence and sexual offences602.763.45%
Vehicle crime242.63-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson151.057.14%
Burglary150.6687.50%
Public order120.66-14.29%
Other theft70.53-46.15%
Drugs40.31-20.00%
Robbery30.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.13-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.13200.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences588.990.00%
Shoplifting522.54-3.70%
Vehicle crime272.28-27.03%
Criminal damage and arson141.180.00%
Public order140.6116.67%
Other theft130.61-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.57-33.33%
Burglary80.44-38.46%
Drugs50.3566.67%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.04-85.71%
Other crime10.04-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5810.40-23.68%
Shoplifting542.54-21.74%
Vehicle crime372.3748.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.62-16.67%
Other theft150.6625.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.6675.00%
Burglary130.6185.71%
Public order120.57-20.00%
Robbery70.53-12.50%
Other crime50.3125.00%
Possession of weapons30.22-25.00%
Drugs30.1350.00%
Theft from the person10.13-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7611.1013.43%
Shoplifting693.330.00%
Vehicle crime253.03-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour181.10-18.18%
Public order150.79-37.50%
Other theft120.6620.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.53-11.11%
Robbery80.35-11.11%
Burglary70.35-41.67%
Theft from the person50.31400.00%
Other crime40.22100.00%
Possession of weapons40.18-20.00%
Drugs20.18-33.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6911.5443.75%
Violence and sexual offences673.0352.27%
Vehicle crime282.9412.00%
Public order241.23118.18%
Anti-social behaviour221.054.76%
Burglary120.97-52.00%
Other theft100.53-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson90.44-18.18%
Robbery90.390.00%
Possession of weapons50.39400.00%
Drugs30.22-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Other crime20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting489.2650.00%
Violence and sexual offences442.11-24.14%
Vehicle crime251.9325.00%
Burglary251.1019.05%
Anti-social behaviour211.1040.00%
Other theft190.9290.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8322.22%
Public order110.48-26.67%
Drugs40.48300.00%
Other crime20.18100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences588.380.00%
Shoplifting322.540.00%
Burglary211.400.00%
Vehicle crime200.920.00%
Public order150.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.660.00%
Other theft100.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.440.00%
Robbery80.390.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202436
June 202414
May 202427
April 202420
March 202422
February 202419
January 202424
December 202327
November 202337
October 202325
September 202328
August 202325
July 202320

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202422
May 202425
April 202422
March 202415
February 202413
January 20243
December 202310
November 202315
October 202318
September 202322
August 202321
July 202315

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202422
May 202419
April 202413
March 20248
February 202412
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202315
September 202324
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 731 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202469
June 202478
May 202445
April 202443
March 202444
February 202465
January 202463
December 202352
November 202354
October 202369
September 202369
August 202348
July 202332

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 862 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202476
June 202467
May 202484
April 202468
March 202482
February 202464
January 202460
December 202358
November 202358
October 202376
September 202367
August 202344
July 202358

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238
September 20239
July 20238

A total of 194 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202423
May 202418
April 202415
March 202411
February 20249
January 202415
December 20238
November 202313
October 20237
September 202312
August 202325
July 202321

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 202416
January 20247
December 202313
November 202315
October 202312
September 202310
August 202319
July 202310

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 176 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202410
May 202431
April 20248
March 202421
February 20247
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238
September 20239
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B73 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Broome Gardens
    Total24
    Shoplifting24
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Vehicle crime5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. King Edward'S Square
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Vehicle crime3
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Other theft9
    Drugs3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Heathlands Crescent
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tudor Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fir Tree Grove
    Total7
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welshmans Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Dunchurch Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Pages Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Coleshill Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 14. Anchorage Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 15. George Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stonehouse Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Orphanage Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Banners Gate Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hampton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Margaret Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Union Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 22. Addenbrooke Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. A452
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cofield Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Warden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 26. Riland Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 27. Mulroy Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 28. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 29. Emscote Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Chester Road (Station)
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1