UPPER BALSALL HEATH ROAD, B12 9DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B12 9DR

UPPER BALSALL HEATH ROAD, B12 9DR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This B12 9DR 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 9DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B12 9DR, encompassing approximately 4835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)

B12 9DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moseley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oldfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Frank Street with total crimes: 4

UPPER BALSALL HEATH ROAD, B12 9DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.37-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.55900.00%
Vehicle crime42.07-63.64%
Burglary30.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-62.50%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Public order20.41100.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.4411.54%
Vehicle crime116.0057.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.2714.29%
Burglary51.6525.00%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-87.50%
Public order10.21-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.4413.04%
Anti-social behaviour85.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6516.67%
Vehicle crime71.4575.00%
Public order61.45-14.29%
Other theft51.24400.00%
Burglary41.030.00%
Robbery10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.58-20.69%
Public order74.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4550.00%
Burglary41.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.83-50.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.41100.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.82123.08%
Vehicle crime86.000.00%
Burglary51.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03100.00%
Public order40.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83300.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Drugs20.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.86-7.14%
Vehicle crime82.6914.29%
Drugs41.65100.00%
Burglary40.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-50.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.31-44.00%
Vehicle crime72.90-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.45-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.030.00%
Public order40.8333.33%
Robbery30.83200.00%
Burglary30.620.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Drugs20.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.17-19.35%
Vehicle crime85.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65200.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.4119.23%
Vehicle crime106.4125.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-57.14%
Public order30.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.37-7.14%
Vehicle crime85.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.65600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Public order30.62-66.67%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.200.00%
Public order95.790.00%
Vehicle crime71.860.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202429
June 202426
May 202423
April 202429
March 202413
February 202414
January 202425
December 202331
November 202326
October 202328

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B12 9DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moseley Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oldfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Frank Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodfield Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ombersley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Woodfield Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridge Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Royston Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Malvern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vincent Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Conrad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Homer Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sherron Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sherbourne Road East
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Wenman Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Gosford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hampden Retreat
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Hollycot Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Wilmcote Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Mary Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Camrose Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1