KENSINGTON AVENUE, B12 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 8BY

KENSINGTON AVENUE, B12 8BY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.22 per 1,000 population. This B12 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 8BY, encompassing approximately 6581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-19.30% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B12 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 6

KENSINGTON AVENUE, B12 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4613.22-19.30%
Other theft96.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.22-11.11%
Public order41.22100.00%
Possession of weapons40.6133.33%
Drugs40.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5716.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.6633.33%
Vehicle crime91.820.00%
Other theft61.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9120.00%
Drugs40.910.00%
Other crime40.6133.33%
Burglary30.61-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Public order20.46-60.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3811.85-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour95.77125.00%
Vehicle crime91.37-10.00%
Burglary51.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.760.00%
Public order50.76-37.50%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Other theft30.46-57.14%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.83-2.27%
Vehicle crime106.53-33.33%
Public order81.5214.29%
Other theft71.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.06-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-33.33%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Robbery30.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.15-66.67%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.8018.92%
Vehicle crime156.697.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.2814.29%
Public order71.2275.00%
Other theft71.06600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.06500.00%
Robbery50.910.00%
Burglary30.7650.00%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3711.70-7.50%
Vehicle crime145.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-22.22%
Robbery51.06400.00%
Public order40.76-42.86%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Other crime10.15-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.15-66.67%
Other theft10.15-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4012.61-21.57%
Criminal damage and arson96.0828.57%
Other theft71.37250.00%
Public order71.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.06-56.25%
Other crime41.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-62.50%
Burglary30.46-25.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.8021.43%
Vehicle crime167.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.43166.67%
Public order81.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.220.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.300.00%
Other theft20.30-60.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.92-12.50%
Vehicle crime126.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.82-22.22%
Public order61.0650.00%
Other theft50.9125.00%
Burglary40.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.30100.00%
Robbery20.30-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4814.2826.32%
Vehicle crime107.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.5280.00%
Burglary51.3766.67%
Other theft40.76-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-42.86%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3812.760.00%
Vehicle crime155.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Other theft50.760.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Burglary30.760.00%
Possession of weapons30.460.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
July 202457
June 202438
May 202443
April 202444
March 202437
February 202440
January 202451
December 202342
November 202348
October 202338

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 125 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 202415
March 202414
February 20247
January 202416
December 202312
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B12 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alder Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. White Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sarehole Mill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Birchwood Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Stoney Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grevis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Pembroke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Birchwood Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 14. Ernest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Fulham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newport Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Chesterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Leamington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Roshven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Queenswood Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dennis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Eton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Trenville Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Brunswick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Oakfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1