B74 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B74

B74, Birmingham has recorded a total of 171 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B74 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B74, encompassing approximately 32672 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (2700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (23) incidents (666.67% increase)

B74 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broome Gardens with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • King Edward'S Square with total crimes: 6

B74 Crime Map

Postcodes in B74

The postcode district are associated with the B74, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B74 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 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.23433.33%
Shoplifting281.472700.00%
Vehicle crime230.86666.67%
Other theft170.701600.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.520.00%
Burglary130.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.40150.00%
Public order80.310.00%
Robbery40.24300.00%
Drugs30.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90.61-81.63%
Criminal damage and arson40.28-73.33%
Vehicle crime30.12-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.09-50.00%
Other theft10.03-93.33%
Robbery10.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.03-97.22%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences496.27-10.91%
Vehicle crime361.5080.00%
Shoplifting361.109.09%
Anti-social behaviour221.1037.50%
Other theft150.67275.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.4625.00%
Public order140.467.69%
Burglary70.43-30.00%
Drugs40.21300.00%
Other crime30.12-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Robbery20.06-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.5114.58%
Shoplifting331.68120.00%
Vehicle crime201.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.6114.29%
Public order130.4985.71%
Criminal damage and arson120.40-45.45%
Burglary100.3711.11%
Other crime70.31250.00%
Theft from the person40.21300.00%
Other theft40.12-42.86%
Robbery30.12-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.87-28.36%
Criminal damage and arson221.47100.00%
Vehicle crime200.67-33.33%
Shoplifting150.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour140.4616.67%
Burglary90.430.00%
Robbery80.280.00%
Other theft70.2475.00%
Public order70.2140.00%
Bicycle theft30.21200.00%
Other crime20.09100.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences674.650.00%
Vehicle crime302.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour120.9250.00%
Shoplifting120.37-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson110.3757.14%
Burglary90.34125.00%
Public order50.28-54.55%
Other theft40.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.03-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences675.1455.81%
Vehicle crime272.0535.00%
Shoplifting230.83109.09%
Public order110.70120.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.340.00%
Other theft80.2460.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.24-12.50%
Other crime60.21500.00%
Burglary40.18-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Robbery30.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences433.46-14.00%
Vehicle crime201.32-9.09%
Burglary110.6110.00%
Shoplifting110.34-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson80.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.2460.00%
Public order50.24-16.67%
Other theft50.15-28.57%
Other crime10.150.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences504.04-1.96%
Vehicle crime221.53-8.33%
Shoplifting140.6775.00%
Burglary100.43-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson80.31-33.33%
Other theft70.24-53.33%
Public order60.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons60.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.1866.67%
Drugs20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.652.00%
Vehicle crime241.56-33.33%
Burglary160.73-20.00%
Other theft150.497.14%
Public order120.469.09%
Criminal damage and arson120.37-7.69%
Shoplifting80.37-11.11%
Other crime40.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Robbery20.06-50.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences505.20-3.85%
Vehicle crime361.5380.00%
Burglary201.1053.85%
Other theft140.6127.27%
Criminal damage and arson130.4362.50%
Public order110.4010.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.34-25.00%
Shoplifting90.2880.00%
Robbery40.2833.33%
Other crime30.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.328.33%
Vehicle crime201.59-23.08%
Burglary130.61-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour120.40-25.00%
Other theft110.3783.33%
Public order100.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.31100.00%
Shoplifting50.24-28.57%
Robbery30.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.06100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.590.00%
Vehicle crime261.470.00%
Burglary170.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.520.00%
Public order150.490.00%
Shoplifting70.460.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Other theft60.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Drugs20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 307 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20243
July 202436
June 202420
May 202420
April 202430
March 202427
February 202420
January 202422
December 202324
November 202336
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 202411
January 202410
December 202316
November 202320
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202422
June 202416
May 202414
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202415
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 202 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 20241
July 202436
June 202433
May 202415
April 202412
March 202423
February 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 20249
July 202449
June 202455
May 202448
April 202467
March 202467
February 202443
January 202450
December 202351
November 202350
October 202352
September 202348

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202415
June 202412
May 202422
April 202411
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202312
November 202313
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B74 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broome Gardens
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Robbery2
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 3. King Edward'S Square
    Total6
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. The Glade
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chester Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silverstone Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Farncote Drive
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Roman Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Amble Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. White Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Kestrel Drive
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sutton Oak Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Westhaven Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Midland Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Aragon Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 19. Knowles Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Eaton Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 21. Penny Black Lane
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 22. Grace Church Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Donovan Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 24. Anchorage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 25. Clifton Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 27. Henley Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Harland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. All Saints Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Park Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1