B12 0EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 0EJ

B12 0EJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.58 per 1,000 population. This B12 0EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B12 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B12 0EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 0EJ, encompassing approximately 2471 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

B12 0EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 9
  • Shawbury Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Warwick Street with total crimes: 9

B12 0EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.58-16.67%
Vehicle crime1310.11116.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.2660.00%
Burglary83.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.2433.33%
Other theft53.24-16.67%
Public order42.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.6250.00%
Drugs31.21-40.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.9650.00%
Public order712.14250.00%
Burglary62.8320.00%
Other theft62.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.43-50.00%
Drugs52.43150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-16.67%
Shoplifting42.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime128.09-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.86700.00%
Shoplifting73.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.83100.00%
Other theft52.43-16.67%
Burglary52.0225.00%
Drugs22.020.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.1133.33%
Vehicle crime139.7185.71%
Other theft65.260.00%
Shoplifting42.430.00%
Burglary41.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Theft from the person21.21100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.8512.50%
Burglary87.2860.00%
Vehicle crime73.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.83-14.29%
Other theft62.4350.00%
Public order32.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.44-15.79%
Vehicle crime86.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.24250.00%
Burglary52.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-37.50%
Other theft42.020.00%
Public order21.62-50.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.04-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.6933.33%
Vehicle crime73.24-22.22%
Burglary42.830.00%
Public order41.62-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.62100.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.40-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.3231.58%
Other theft1010.11100.00%
Vehicle crime94.05-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.43-16.67%
Public order52.0225.00%
Robbery52.02150.00%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.68-20.83%
Vehicle crime137.6918.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.260.00%
Other theft52.43-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-42.86%
Public order41.62100.00%
Shoplifting31.62200.00%
Drugs31.21200.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Burglary20.81-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime119.71-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.45-30.00%
Other theft72.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.83200.00%
Burglary52.43-16.67%
Bicycle theft42.0233.33%
Robbery21.62-33.33%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.18125.00%
Vehicle crime1514.57150.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.07150.00%
Burglary64.0520.00%
Other theft42.430.00%
Robbery31.620.00%
Bicycle theft31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-66.67%
Public order20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.470.00%
Vehicle crime62.430.00%
Burglary52.430.00%
Other theft42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Robbery31.620.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202430
May 202420
April 202424
March 202418
February 202416
January 202419
December 202325
November 202319
October 202324
September 202336
August 202316

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310
August 20234

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 202412
April 202413
March 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202313
October 202311
September 202315
August 20236

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B12 0EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cheapside
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shawbury Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Warwick Street
    Total9
    Drugs3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rea Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. A41
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Alcester Street
    Total5
    Vehicle crime3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Salop Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Little Broom Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Canford Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bowyer Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highgate Middleway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. John Kempe Way
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 15. Ferndale Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Sampson Road West
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Lawden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Henley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Darwin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Lowe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Birmingham Bordesley (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bedford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1