B1 2JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1 2JF

B1 2JF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 266 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 104.56 per 1,000 population. This B1 2JF 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 2JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B1 2JF, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (96) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)

B1 2JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 75
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 61
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34

B1 2JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96104.56-4.00%
Drugs3137.74158.33%
Anti-social behaviour2912.1993.33%
Vehicle crime2511.4092.31%
Other theft189.8338.46%
Burglary137.08160.00%
Theft from the person135.1130.00%
Public order105.11-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson103.93-37.50%
Robbery93.9328.57%
Possession of weapons53.54-44.44%
Shoplifting41.9733.33%
Bicycle theft21.57-60.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10090.806.38%
Public order2239.3110.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.6514.29%
Anti-social behaviour156.2936.36%
Other theft135.90-48.00%
Vehicle crime135.11-31.58%
Drugs125.110.00%
Theft from the person104.7211.11%
Possession of weapons93.9350.00%
Robbery73.5475.00%
Bicycle theft52.75400.00%
Burglary51.9766.67%
Shoplifting31.9750.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9486.87-13.76%
Other theft2536.95-13.79%
Public order209.835.26%
Vehicle crime197.86-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.47133.33%
Drugs125.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72-26.67%
Theft from the person94.32-10.00%
Possession of weapons63.54200.00%
Robbery42.3633.33%
Burglary31.57-50.00%
Shoplifting21.18-75.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10993.1617.20%
Other theft2942.8570.59%
Vehicle crime2011.4011.11%
Public order197.8690.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.4766.67%
Theft from the person105.9011.11%
Drugs83.93166.67%
Shoplifting83.1414.29%
Burglary63.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.36-53.85%
Robbery32.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9375.086.90%
Vehicle crime1836.56157.14%
Other theft177.08-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson136.68-31.58%
Public order105.1111.11%
Anti-social behaviour93.93-18.18%
Theft from the person93.54-40.00%
Shoplifting73.54133.33%
Robbery52.750.00%
Possession of weapons41.970.00%
Drugs31.57-70.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8778.22-1.14%
Other theft2634.2030.00%
Criminal damage and arson1910.2246.15%
Theft from the person157.47-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour115.9057.14%
Drugs104.3225.00%
Public order93.9328.57%
Vehicle crime73.54-61.11%
Robbery52.750.00%
Possession of weapons41.970.00%
Shoplifting31.57200.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8875.877.32%
Other theft2034.59-48.72%
Vehicle crime187.8680.00%
Theft from the person177.08-55.26%
Criminal damage and arson136.688.33%
Drugs85.11-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-36.36%
Public order72.75-30.00%
Robbery52.7525.00%
Possession of weapons41.97300.00%
Burglary31.57-62.50%
Other crime11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.39-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8290.80-28.70%
Other theft3932.2330.00%
Theft from the person3815.3390.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.9420.00%
Drugs114.7283.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.32-21.43%
Public order104.3242.86%
Vehicle crime103.93-23.08%
Burglary83.9360.00%
Robbery43.1433.33%
Bicycle theft31.57-25.00%
Other crime11.18-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11590.4130.68%
Other theft3045.2136.36%
Theft from the person2011.79-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour147.867.69%
Vehicle crime135.508.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.1125.00%
Public order73.93-46.15%
Drugs62.75200.00%
Burglary52.3666.67%
Bicycle theft41.9733.33%
Robbery31.57-25.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8878.62-10.20%
Theft from the person2834.5947.37%
Other theft2211.01-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour138.65-18.75%
Public order135.1162.50%
Vehicle crime125.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.7260.00%
Robbery43.14-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.57-70.00%
Burglary31.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.18-33.33%
Drugs20.79-60.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9890.410.00%
Other theft3838.520.00%
Theft from the person1914.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.470.00%
Vehicle crime126.290.00%
Bicycle theft104.720.00%
Public order83.930.00%
Robbery73.140.00%
Burglary62.750.00%
Drugs52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.970.00%
Possession of weapons31.970.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202415
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202422
June 202420
May 202419
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 1050 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 115 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202496
July 2024100
June 202494
May 2024109
April 202493
March 202487
February 202488
January 202482
December 2023115
November 202388
October 202398

A total of 167 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202413
June 202419
May 202420
April 202418
March 20247
February 202418
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202414
May 20246
April 202413
March 202419
February 202413
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202413
June 202425
May 202429
April 202417
March 202426
February 202420
January 202439
December 202330
November 202322
October 202338

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 202410
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 188 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 202415
February 202417
January 202438
December 202320
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total75
    Violence and sexual offences32
    Drugs10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft6
    Vehicle crime5
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery3
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Morville Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Summer Hill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Upper William Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Helena Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Graston Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Shyltons Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Ladycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Browning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Kilby Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. St Marks Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1