LAUREL AVENUE, B12 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 8RD

LAUREL AVENUE, B12 8RD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This B12 8RD 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 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 8RD, encompassing approximately 7211 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-16.95% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

B12 8RD 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
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

LAUREL AVENUE, B12 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.90-16.95%
Vehicle crime96.7912.50%
Other theft81.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.11-36.36%
Public order60.9750.00%
Possession of weapons50.83150.00%
Drugs40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-57.14%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5915.1151.28%
Anti-social behaviour118.1810.00%
Vehicle crime81.53-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.1116.67%
Other theft60.97100.00%
Public order40.830.00%
Drugs40.550.00%
Burglary30.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Other crime20.28-33.33%
Shoplifting20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.23-9.30%
Vehicle crime105.41-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour101.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3950.00%
Burglary60.83200.00%
Public order40.83-63.64%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Other theft30.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4313.73-8.51%
Vehicle crime135.96-23.53%
Public order111.8083.33%
Other theft91.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.69-50.00%
Robbery40.55-20.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4715.2534.29%
Vehicle crime176.5241.67%
Other theft92.36350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.2514.29%
Public order61.1150.00%
Burglary50.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6925.00%
Robbery50.690.00%
Possession of weapons30.6950.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs20.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime124.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.66-22.22%
Robbery50.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.690.00%
Public order40.55-42.86%
Drugs40.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Burglary20.280.00%
Other theft20.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-66.67%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4211.51-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.8228.57%
Public order71.25-22.22%
Other theft60.9750.00%
Drugs40.8333.33%
Vehicle crime40.55-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.55-20.00%
Other crime30.55200.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5014.014.17%
Vehicle crime156.930.00%
Public order92.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.25-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.9766.67%
Other theft40.690.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Drugs30.55200.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4813.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime156.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.08-11.11%
Public order81.11166.67%
Burglary41.1133.33%
Other theft40.550.00%
Possession of weapons30.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.42-40.00%
Robbery30.420.00%
Other crime20.42100.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.14-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6014.569.09%
Vehicle crime108.32-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson91.3980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.25-28.57%
Other theft40.69-50.00%
Theft from the person30.550.00%
Public order30.42-62.50%
Robbery30.420.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%
Drugs20.28100.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5515.530.00%
Vehicle crime197.630.00%
Other theft82.630.00%
Public order81.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.970.00%
Robbery30.690.00%
Burglary30.420.00%
Possession of weapons30.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
July 202459
June 202439
May 202443
April 202447
March 202435
February 202442
January 202450
December 202348
November 202360
October 202355

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20249
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 202413
April 202417
March 202412
February 20244
January 202415
December 202315
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B12 8RD 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. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oldfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Grevis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Pembroke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Birchwood Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 15. Ernest Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 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. Malvern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rushbrooke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Fenter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mount Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Roshven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Dennis Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Eton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1