B12 8SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 8SX

B12 8SX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.26 per 1,000 population. This B12 8SX 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 8SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 8SX, encompassing approximately 5961 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-23.21% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

B12 8SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Edgbaston Road East with total crimes: 5

B12 8SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.26-23.21%
Vehicle crime117.2122.22%
Anti-social behaviour81.8514.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-33.33%
Other theft61.0120.00%
Shoplifting61.01-40.00%
Public order31.01-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.5050.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.17-50.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.17-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.3060.00%
Shoplifting109.39233.33%
Vehicle crime91.68-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson91.51-35.71%
Public order81.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.34-22.22%
Burglary61.17-14.29%
Other theft51.01150.00%
Robbery30.8450.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs20.34100.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.9420.69%
Criminal damage and arson145.87133.33%
Vehicle crime132.35-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.18125.00%
Burglary71.510.00%
Public order41.17-63.64%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Theft from the person20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.34-50.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Other theft20.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.61-21.62%
Vehicle crime144.867.69%
Public order112.35266.67%
Other theft101.8566.67%
Burglary71.68-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.1720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0133.33%
Bicycle theft40.670.00%
Robbery40.670.00%
Theft from the person30.670.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.34100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.92-7.50%
Vehicle crime136.218.33%
Burglary82.1814.29%
Other theft61.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.01-16.67%
Robbery40.8433.33%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.1037.93%
Vehicle crime126.7133.33%
Burglary72.01600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.170.00%
Public order51.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.840.00%
Robbery30.6750.00%
Other theft30.50-40.00%
Drugs30.50-25.00%
Shoplifting30.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2912.25-42.00%
Vehicle crime94.86-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-33.33%
Shoplifting61.010.00%
Other theft51.0166.67%
Public order50.84-37.50%
Drugs40.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.6733.33%
Other crime20.670.00%
Robbery20.34100.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.616.38%
Vehicle crime168.3923.08%
Criminal damage and arson92.6880.00%
Public order81.5160.00%
Burglary51.34-16.67%
Other theft30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.50-40.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.1011.90%
Vehicle crime137.8830.00%
Burglary62.18500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.010.00%
Public order50.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8466.67%
Possession of weapons30.84200.00%
Other theft30.5050.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Shoplifting20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4212.58-19.23%
Vehicle crime107.050.00%
Public order51.68-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson50.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-40.00%
Robbery20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.34-75.00%
Shoplifting20.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.17-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.450.00%
Public order138.720.00%
Vehicle crime102.180.00%
Other theft81.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.340.00%
Burglary40.840.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Shoplifting30.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
July 202456
June 202435
May 202429
April 202437
March 202440
February 202429
January 202450
December 202347
November 202342
October 202352

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Edgbaston Road East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Oldfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. White Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Horatio Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Grevis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ombersley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kingsley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. George Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Caroline Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Malvern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Augusta Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rushbrooke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Fenter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mount Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Whitby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Brunswick Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Oakfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Homer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sherron Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1