B8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B8

B8, Birmingham has recorded a total of 331 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this B8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around B8, encompassing approximately 46655 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (175) incidents (8650.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Findon Road with total crimes: 8

B8 Crime Map

Postcodes in B8

The postcode district are associated with the B8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The B8 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 175 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1757.098650.00%
Vehicle crime283.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.600.00%
Other theft200.560.00%
Public order190.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour150.410.00%
Burglary150.320.00%
Robbery80.320.00%
Possession of weapons80.170.00%
Other crime70.170.00%
Drugs40.150.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Shoplifting10.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.04-98.86%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1768.53-5.38%
Anti-social behaviour373.7754.17%
Criminal damage and arson370.795.71%
Vehicle crime310.7924.00%
Public order300.660.00%
Other theft250.64-3.85%
Possession of weapons160.5477.78%
Burglary160.3414.29%
Other crime90.34-25.00%
Robbery90.19-18.18%
Drugs60.19-70.00%
Shoplifting30.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 186 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1868.60-5.10%
Criminal damage and arson353.9984.21%
Public order300.7515.38%
Other theft260.6423.81%
Vehicle crime250.56-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour240.540.00%
Drugs200.5181.82%
Burglary140.43-30.00%
Other crime120.3020.00%
Robbery110.2657.14%
Possession of weapons90.240.00%
Shoplifting40.19300.00%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1968.088.89%
Vehicle crime284.20-42.86%
Public order260.6023.81%
Anti-social behaviour240.5684.62%
Other theft210.51-44.74%
Burglary200.4517.65%
Criminal damage and arson190.43-5.00%
Drugs110.41-31.25%
Other crime100.240.00%
Possession of weapons90.21-35.71%
Robbery70.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.150.00%
Theft from the person20.06-50.00%
Shoplifting10.04-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1808.601.12%
Vehicle crime493.8668.97%
Other theft381.0558.33%
Public order210.8131.25%
Criminal damage and arson200.45-16.67%
Burglary170.43-5.56%
Drugs160.36-5.88%
Possession of weapons140.340.00%
Robbery140.30133.33%
Anti-social behaviour130.308.33%
Other crime100.2825.00%
Shoplifting50.21400.00%
Theft from the person40.11100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 178 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1787.4821.09%
Vehicle crime293.82-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson240.6241.18%
Other theft240.519.09%
Burglary180.5112.50%
Drugs170.390.00%
Public order160.36-15.79%
Possession of weapons140.3440.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.30-36.84%
Other crime80.2614.29%
Robbery60.17-53.85%
Theft from the person20.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.04-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 147 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1477.095.00%
Vehicle crime343.153.03%
Other theft220.7329.41%
Public order190.47-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour190.4172.73%
Drugs170.4121.43%
Criminal damage and arson170.36-51.43%
Burglary160.360.00%
Robbery130.348.33%
Possession of weapons100.2811.11%
Other crime70.21250.00%
Shoplifting50.150.00%
Theft from the person40.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1406.79-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson353.0094.44%
Vehicle crime330.7513.79%
Public order210.7140.00%
Other theft170.4521.43%
Burglary160.36-33.33%
Drugs140.3427.27%
Robbery120.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.26-31.25%
Possession of weapons90.24-18.18%
Shoplifting50.19150.00%
Theft from the person20.11-33.33%
Other crime20.04-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1707.098.28%
Vehicle crime293.64-42.00%
Burglary240.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson180.51-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour160.3914.29%
Public order150.34-28.57%
Other theft140.32-39.13%
Possession of weapons110.3010.00%
Drugs110.24-26.67%
Robbery100.2466.67%
Other crime80.21300.00%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Shoplifting20.06100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 157 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1577.54-11.30%
Vehicle crime503.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson321.0723.08%
Other theft230.6927.78%
Public order210.4961.54%
Burglary160.45-38.46%
Drugs150.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour140.32-17.65%
Possession of weapons100.30-9.09%
Robbery60.21-50.00%
Theft from the person30.13-40.00%
Other crime20.06-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.04-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 177 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1777.650.00%
Vehicle crime303.790.00%
Burglary260.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.560.00%
Other theft180.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.390.00%
Public order130.360.00%
Robbery120.280.00%
Possession of weapons110.260.00%
Drugs90.240.00%
Shoplifting70.190.00%
Theft from the person50.150.00%
Other crime50.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202437
June 202435
May 202419
April 202420
March 202424
February 202417
January 202435
December 202318
November 202332
October 202326

A total of 366 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202431
June 202425
May 202428
April 202449
March 202429
February 202434
January 202433
December 202329
November 202350
October 202330

A total of 1884 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 157.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024175
August 20242
July 2024176
June 2024186
May 2024196
April 2024180
March 2024178
February 2024147
January 2024140
December 2023170
November 2023157
October 2023177

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202437
June 202424
May 202424
April 202413
March 202412
February 202419
January 202411
December 202316
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 231 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202430
June 202430
May 202426
April 202421
March 202416
February 202419
January 202421
December 202315
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202416
June 202414
May 202420
April 202417
March 202418
February 202416
January 202416
December 202324
November 202316
October 202326

A total of 248 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202425
June 202426
May 202421
April 202438
March 202424
February 202422
January 202417
December 202314
November 202323
October 202318

A total of 140 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202420
May 202411
April 202416
March 202417
February 202417
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 202414
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 121 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202416
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 202414
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft6
    Robbery3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Findon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Over Pool Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Herrick Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Phillimore Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Burney Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairholme Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Membury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Dereham Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ellesmere Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandbourne Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Malthouse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Adderley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Charles Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Kilda'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Bridge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 20. Ludlow Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Montgomery Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hazelbeach Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Harts Road
    Total4
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lime Tree Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 25. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Penley Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 27. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Farnhurst Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Drews Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Exton Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3