B12 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 8HQ

B12 8HQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.53 per 1,000 population. This B12 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 8HQ, encompassing approximately 6505 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

B12 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

B12 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.53-28.07%
Vehicle crime96.300.00%
Other theft81.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour81.23-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.2350.00%
Public order50.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77-63.64%
Drugs40.610.00%
Other crime10.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

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 offences5718.2929.55%
Anti-social behaviour128.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.8483.33%
Vehicle crime91.69-10.00%
Other theft71.3816.67%
Burglary51.08-28.57%
Possession of weapons40.770.00%
Drugs40.610.00%
Other crime40.6133.33%
Public order20.61-75.00%
Shoplifting20.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4414.454.76%
Vehicle crime106.76-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour81.5414.29%
Public order81.23-20.00%
Burglary71.23133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.0850.00%
Other theft60.9250.00%
Other crime30.9250.00%
Theft from the person20.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.60-8.70%
Vehicle crime116.46-38.89%
Public order101.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.5475.00%
Other theft41.08-50.00%
Drugs40.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.61-50.00%
Robbery40.61-33.33%
Burglary30.61-25.00%
Other crime20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.31100.00%
Possession of weapons20.31-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.229.52%
Vehicle crime187.0728.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.7733.33%
Public order81.2333.33%
Other theft81.23300.00%
Robbery61.230.00%
Burglary40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6133.33%
Other crime30.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.46200.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.147.69%
Vehicle crime146.46100.00%
Robbery62.15500.00%
Public order60.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-40.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Drugs30.6150.00%
Other crime30.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-25.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3913.07-17.02%
Criminal damage and arson106.00100.00%
Public order71.54-41.67%
Vehicle crime71.08-56.25%
Other theft61.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-42.86%
Other crime40.61300.00%
Drugs20.61-33.33%
Burglary20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.5327.03%
Vehicle crime167.2314.29%
Public order122.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.08-16.67%
Burglary40.77100.00%
Other theft40.61-33.33%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3712.61-7.50%
Vehicle crime145.6955.56%
Public order82.15166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-33.33%
Other theft60.9250.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Burglary20.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.15-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences4013.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson96.15125.00%
Vehicle crime91.38-57.14%
Other theft41.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.61-50.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Theft from the person30.610.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Public order30.46-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.31100.00%
Drugs20.31100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.830.00%
Vehicle crime216.920.00%
Public order83.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.230.00%
Other theft61.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Burglary40.610.00%
Possession of weapons30.610.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
July 202457
June 202444
May 202442
April 202446
March 202442
February 202439
January 202447
December 202337
November 202340
October 202345

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 138 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 202418
March 202414
February 20247
January 202416
December 202314
November 20239
October 202321

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20232
October 20231

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Alder Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beach Brook Close
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. White Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Pembroke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Birchwood Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 13. Ernest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Fulham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Newport Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chesterton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Whitbourne Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Leamington Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Roshven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dennis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Eton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Trenville Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Brunswick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Oakfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1