B1 2DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1 2DY

B1 2DY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.81 per 1,000 population. This B1 2DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B1 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B1 2DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B1 2DY, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B1 2DY area, explore the B1 2DY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (0.97% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)

B1 2DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 118
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 44
  • Regency Wharf with total crimes: 28

B1 2DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10465.810.97%
Vehicle crime3025.837.14%
Other theft197.45-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson194.720.00%
Public order194.72-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour164.7260.00%
Drugs133.978.33%
Theft from the person113.2322.22%
Burglary82.7333.33%
Possession of weapons81.9960.00%
Robbery71.9916.67%
Bicycle theft61.740.00%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10360.85-15.57%
Vehicle crime2825.5827.27%
Other theft236.95-28.12%
Public order215.71-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson195.2246.15%
Drugs124.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour102.98-41.18%
Theft from the person92.48-18.18%
Robbery62.240.00%
Burglary61.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.49400.00%
Shoplifting21.24-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12269.0411.93%
Other theft3230.3052.38%
Public order237.95130.00%
Vehicle crime225.71-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.4654.55%
Criminal damage and arson134.2218.18%
Theft from the person113.2310.00%
Shoplifting102.730.00%
Drugs92.48200.00%
Burglary92.2450.00%
Robbery62.24-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10957.129.00%
Vehicle crime2527.07108.33%
Other theft216.21-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour115.22-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.73-42.11%
Shoplifting102.73100.00%
Public order102.48-9.09%
Theft from the person102.48-33.33%
Robbery72.480.00%
Burglary61.7450.00%
Possession of weapons61.49-25.00%
Drugs31.49-75.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10058.365.26%
Other theft2624.8423.81%
Criminal damage and arson196.4646.15%
Theft from the person154.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour143.7316.67%
Vehicle crime123.48-40.00%
Drugs122.9850.00%
Public order112.98-26.67%
Possession of weapons82.73100.00%
Robbery71.9916.67%
Shoplifting51.7425.00%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Bicycle theft20.99-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9556.139.20%
Theft from the person2123.59-41.67%
Other theft215.22-44.74%
Vehicle crime205.2211.11%
Public order154.9715.38%
Criminal damage and arson133.73-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.23-14.29%
Drugs82.98-38.46%
Robbery61.990.00%
Shoplifting41.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.990.00%
Burglary30.99-62.50%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8765.81-29.27%
Other theft3821.618.57%
Theft from the person369.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.9433.33%
Vehicle crime184.9738.46%
Anti-social behaviour144.47-6.67%
Drugs133.4885.71%
Public order133.2318.18%
Burglary83.23100.00%
Shoplifting81.99300.00%
Robbery61.99-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.49-40.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 123 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12364.5726.80%
Other theft3530.5525.00%
Theft from the person208.69-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour154.97-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson153.7350.00%
Vehicle crime133.73-18.75%
Public order113.23-26.67%
Robbery72.730.00%
Drugs71.7475.00%
Bicycle theft51.740.00%
Burglary41.24-33.33%
Other crime20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9759.3615.48%
Other theft2824.09-30.00%
Theft from the person276.95107.69%
Anti-social behaviour176.716.25%
Vehicle crime164.2223.08%
Public order153.9736.36%
Criminal damage and arson103.73-9.09%
Robbery72.4816.67%
Burglary61.7420.00%
Bicycle theft51.49-50.00%
Drugs41.24-20.00%
Shoplifting30.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8454.89-4.55%
Other theft4020.86122.22%
Anti-social behaviour169.9323.08%
Vehicle crime133.9730.00%
Theft from the person133.2330.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.2357.14%
Public order112.73-35.29%
Bicycle theft102.7342.86%
Robbery62.48-33.33%
Drugs51.49-50.00%
Burglary51.24-79.17%
Shoplifting41.2433.33%
Possession of weapons30.99-40.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8854.894.76%
Burglary2421.86200.00%
Other theft185.960.00%
Public order174.4788.89%
Anti-social behaviour134.22-23.53%
Drugs103.23233.33%
Theft from the person102.4811.11%
Vehicle crime102.48-16.67%
Robbery92.4812.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.240.00%
Bicycle theft71.74250.00%
Possession of weapons51.74150.00%
Shoplifting31.24-70.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8447.680.00%
Other theft1820.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.470.00%
Vehicle crime124.220.00%
Shoplifting102.980.00%
Public order92.480.00%
Theft from the person92.240.00%
Burglary82.240.00%
Robbery81.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.990.00%
Other crime31.740.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 202324
August 20238

A total of 319 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202423
May 202432
April 202421
March 202426
February 202421
January 202438
December 202335
November 202328
October 202340
September 202318
August 202318

A total of 219 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202428
May 202422
April 202425
March 202412
February 202420
January 202418
December 202313
November 202316
October 202313
September 202310
August 202312

A total of 1196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024104
June 2024103
May 2024122
April 2024109
March 2024100
February 202495
January 202487
December 2023123
November 202397
October 202384
September 202388
August 202384

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202410
May 202417
April 202411
March 202414
February 202412
January 202414
December 202315
November 202317
October 202316
September 202313
August 202317

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20237
August 20232

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243
March 202412
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 202310
August 20233

A total of 192 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202415
February 202421
January 202436
December 202320
November 202327
October 202313
September 202310
August 20239

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202419
May 202413
April 202411
March 202419
February 202413
January 202420
December 202315
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202421
May 202423
April 202410
March 202411
February 202415
January 202413
December 202311
November 202315
October 202311
September 202317
August 20239

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20236
September 20239
August 20238

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 202310

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B1 2DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total118
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Vehicle crime16
    Public order10
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Other theft8
    Burglary5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs5
    Possession of weapons3
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total44
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Regency Wharf
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft4
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Granville Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Summer Row
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft1
  • 7. Essington Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Civic Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Brunswick Square
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. William Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rake Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 13. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holliday Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Broad Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Grosvenor Street West
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brunel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Townsend Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. King Edwards Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Sheepcote Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Waterfront Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1