UPPER HIGHGATE STREET, B12 0YB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 0YB

UPPER HIGHGATE STREET, B12 0YB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.99 per 1,000 population. This B12 0YB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B12 postcode area, which has experienced 281 crimes and a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B12 0YB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 0YB, encompassing approximately 3365 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B12 0YB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vaughton Street with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Moseley Road with total crimes: 6

UPPER HIGHGATE STREET, B12 0YB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.990.00%
Vehicle crime114.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.270.00%
Other theft73.270.00%
Shoplifting72.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.080.00%
Burglary51.490.00%
Drugs41.490.00%
Robbery31.190.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.300.00%

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 offences2522.28-7.41%
Vehicle crime137.4385.71%
Criminal damage and arson113.86120.00%
Burglary53.2766.67%
Shoplifting51.49-58.33%
Public order41.490.00%
Other theft41.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-50.00%
Drugs21.19-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.2535.00%
Shoplifting128.02100.00%
Drugs83.57700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime72.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.080.00%
Other theft41.49-20.00%
Public order41.190.00%
Burglary31.19-62.50%
Robbery30.89-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.17-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour125.9450.00%
Vehicle crime113.5722.22%
Burglary83.27166.67%
Robbery62.38100.00%
Shoplifting61.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-44.44%
Other theft51.49400.00%
Public order41.49-20.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2923.7793.33%
Criminal damage and arson98.62350.00%
Vehicle crime92.6750.00%
Possession of weapons82.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3860.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Robbery31.1950.00%
Burglary30.89-25.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.18-28.57%
Vehicle crime64.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.78-16.67%
Burglary41.49100.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Robbery20.59-66.67%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.9316.67%
Vehicle crime66.2420.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.78200.00%
Robbery61.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Other theft31.490.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.59-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.56-37.93%
Vehicle crime55.35-44.44%
Burglary41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19100.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Robbery20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.3438.10%
Vehicle crime98.620.00%
Robbery42.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-62.50%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.53-22.22%
Vehicle crime96.2480.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.3820.00%
Robbery31.7850.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Public order30.89-50.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Shoplifting20.59-77.78%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.020.00%
Shoplifting93.570.00%
Public order62.670.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.490.00%
Drugs31.490.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202425
June 202427
May 202420
April 202429
March 202415
February 202421
January 202418
December 202329
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20248
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vaughton Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Moseley Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shawbury Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Clissold Close
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Canford Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Frank Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priestley Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. James Samuel Place
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 12. Angelina Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Pentland Croft
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Highgate Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Royston Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. John Kempe Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Darwin Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dymoke Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Jinnah Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Stanhope Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Ketley Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper Highgate Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Conrad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sherbourne Road East
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Horton Square
    Total1
    Drugs1