B1 2HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1 2HJ

B1 2HJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 287 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.96 per 1,000 population. This B1 2HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B1 postcode area, which has experienced 345 crimes and a crime rate of 34.52 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B1 2HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B1 2HJ, encompassing approximately 3262 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (105) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (32) incidents (146.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (66.67% increase)

B1 2HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 97
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 61
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34

B1 2HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 105 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10587.965.00%
Drugs3232.18146.15%
Anti-social behaviour309.8166.67%
Vehicle crime279.1912.50%
Other theft218.2716.67%
Public order146.44-39.13%
Burglary134.2985.71%
Theft from the person133.988.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.98-44.44%
Robbery83.060.00%
Possession of weapons52.45-37.50%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Bicycle theft31.23-50.00%
Other crime20.92-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10080.30-2.91%
Vehicle crime2430.65-14.29%
Public order237.369.52%
Anti-social behaviour187.0580.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.52-18.18%
Other theft185.52-33.33%
Drugs135.528.33%
Theft from the person123.9833.33%
Possession of weapons83.6814.29%
Robbery82.4560.00%
Burglary72.4516.67%
Bicycle theft62.150.00%
Shoplifting41.84100.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%

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 offences10377.54-14.88%
Vehicle crime2831.570.00%
Other theft278.58-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson228.2783.33%
Public order216.74-12.50%
Drugs126.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.68-33.33%
Theft from the person93.06-10.00%
Possession of weapons72.76133.33%
Burglary62.15-33.33%
Robbery51.8425.00%
Shoplifting21.53-75.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12184.5912.04%
Other theft3137.0824.00%
Vehicle crime289.5040.00%
Public order248.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.3615.38%
Criminal damage and arson124.6033.33%
Theft from the person103.680.00%
Drugs93.06125.00%
Burglary92.7612.50%
Shoplifting82.7614.29%
Robbery42.45-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.92100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10869.263.85%
Other theft2533.10-13.79%
Vehicle crime207.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.13-7.14%
Theft from the person103.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.06-55.00%
Public order82.76-11.11%
Burglary82.45100.00%
Shoplifting72.45133.33%
Robbery72.1516.67%
Possession of weapons52.15-28.57%
Drugs41.53-69.23%
Other crime11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10471.71-1.89%
Other theft2931.8726.09%
Criminal damage and arson208.8953.85%
Theft from the person156.13-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour144.607.69%
Drugs134.2962.50%
Public order93.98-35.71%
Vehicle crime82.76-46.67%
Possession of weapons72.45133.33%
Robbery62.150.00%
Burglary41.8433.33%
Shoplifting31.2350.00%
Bicycle theft10.92-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10670.498.16%
Other theft2332.49-45.24%
Theft from the person197.05-51.28%
Vehicle crime155.820.00%
Public order144.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.29-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson133.98-31.58%
Drugs83.98-33.33%
Robbery62.4520.00%
Bicycle theft41.8433.33%
Burglary31.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9883.05-24.62%
Other theft4230.0320.00%
Theft from the person3912.87105.26%
Criminal damage and arson1911.9558.33%
Vehicle crime155.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.60-17.65%
Drugs124.29100.00%
Public order123.6820.00%
Burglary93.6880.00%
Robbery52.76-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.53-25.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 130 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13080.6017.12%
Other theft3539.8416.67%
Theft from the person1910.73-32.14%
Anti-social behaviour175.8213.33%
Vehicle crime155.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.6033.33%
Public order103.68-41.18%
Drugs63.0650.00%
Robbery61.84-25.00%
Burglary51.84-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.53-33.33%
Other crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11179.996.73%
Other theft3034.02-28.57%
Theft from the person289.1947.37%
Vehicle crime208.5853.85%
Public order176.1354.55%
Anti-social behaviour155.21-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.60-10.00%
Robbery82.76-11.11%
Burglary82.4560.00%
Bicycle theft62.45-50.00%
Drugs41.84-20.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10477.540.00%
Other theft4231.870.00%
Theft from the person1912.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.820.00%
Vehicle crime135.520.00%
Bicycle theft123.980.00%
Public order113.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.370.00%
Robbery93.060.00%
Drugs52.760.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202418
June 202410
May 202415
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 202414
December 202317
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202423
June 202421
May 202424
April 20248
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 202310
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 1190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024105
July 2024100
June 2024103
May 2024121
April 2024108
March 2024104
February 2024106
January 202498
December 2023130
November 2023111
October 2023104

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202418
June 202422
May 202412
April 20249
March 202420
February 202413
January 202419
December 202312
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 213 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202424
June 202428
May 202428
April 202420
March 20248
February 202415
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202418
June 202427
May 202431
April 202425
March 202429
February 202423
January 202442
December 202335
November 202330
October 202342

A total of 118 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202413
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 193 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 202415
February 202419
January 202439
December 202319
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total97
    Violence and sexual offences43
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Drugs10
    Other theft7
    Vehicle crime5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Theft from the person3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total61
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Drugs7
    Vehicle crime6
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime6
    Drugs5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Regency Wharf
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sherborne Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ryland Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Holliday Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rake Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Essington Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Broad Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sherborne Street Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. William Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Waterfront Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Martin'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 18. Shepherds Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Upper William Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Communication Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Browning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1