UPPER WILLIAM STREET, B1 2LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1 2LL

UPPER WILLIAM STREET, B1 2LL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 284 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 79.66 per 1,000 population. This B1 2LL 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 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B1 2LL, encompassing approximately 3564 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (32) incidents (128.57% increase)

B1 2LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 106
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 52
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35

UPPER WILLIAM STREET, B1 2LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10779.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour3630.0171.43%
Drugs3210.10128.57%
Other theft248.9833.33%
Vehicle crime216.73-16.00%
Theft from the person145.8916.67%
Public order133.93-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson93.65-57.14%
Robbery82.52-11.11%
Burglary52.24-44.44%
Shoplifting51.4066.67%
Possession of weapons51.40-44.44%
Bicycle theft31.40-50.00%
Other crime20.84-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10778.54-6.14%
Vehicle crime2530.01-24.24%
Public order237.014.55%
Criminal damage and arson216.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.8931.25%
Other theft185.89-35.71%
Drugs145.0516.67%
Theft from the person123.9333.33%
Burglary93.3780.00%
Possession of weapons92.5228.57%
Robbery92.5250.00%
Bicycle theft62.520.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Shoplifting30.8450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11477.98-10.24%
Vehicle crime3331.9810.00%
Other theft289.26-17.65%
Public order227.85-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson216.1761.54%
Anti-social behaviour165.89-5.88%
Drugs124.4920.00%
Theft from the person93.37-18.18%
Possession of weapons72.5240.00%
Robbery61.96-33.33%
Burglary51.68-44.44%
Other crime31.40200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12785.2710.43%
Other theft3435.6254.55%
Vehicle crime309.5442.86%
Public order278.42170.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.57-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.7762.50%
Theft from the person113.6510.00%
Drugs103.09150.00%
Shoplifting102.810.00%
Robbery92.8128.57%
Burglary92.520.00%
Possession of weapons52.52-28.57%
Bicycle theft11.40-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 115 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11569.573.60%
Other theft2232.26-29.03%
Vehicle crime216.1761.54%
Anti-social behaviour205.89-4.76%
Shoplifting105.61100.00%
Public order102.810.00%
Theft from the person102.81-37.50%
Burglary92.81125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.52-55.56%
Robbery72.2416.67%
Possession of weapons71.960.00%
Drugs41.96-71.43%
Bicycle theft31.1250.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11172.652.78%
Other theft3131.1429.17%
Anti-social behaviour218.705.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.8950.00%
Theft from the person165.05-20.00%
Drugs144.4955.56%
Vehicle crime133.938.33%
Public order103.65-50.00%
Possession of weapons72.8175.00%
Robbery61.96-53.85%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Burglary41.4033.33%
Bicycle theft21.12-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10871.250.93%
Other theft2430.29-25.00%
Public order206.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour205.61-13.04%
Theft from the person205.61-33.33%
Robbery135.6162.50%
Vehicle crime123.65-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson123.37-42.86%
Drugs93.37-40.00%
Shoplifting42.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.1233.33%
Possession of weapons41.12300.00%
Burglary31.12-62.50%
Other crime10.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10781.07-21.32%
Other theft3230.01-13.51%
Theft from the person308.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.4215.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.4550.00%
Vehicle crime195.895.56%
Drugs155.33150.00%
Public order124.21-7.69%
Burglary83.37166.67%
Robbery82.2414.29%
Shoplifting82.24300.00%
Bicycle theft32.24-25.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 136 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13679.1013.33%
Other theft3738.1527.59%
Anti-social behaviour2010.38-9.09%
Theft from the person205.61-28.57%
Vehicle crime185.61-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson145.050.00%
Public order133.93-45.83%
Robbery73.65-36.36%
Drugs61.96100.00%
Bicycle theft41.68-33.33%
Burglary31.12-62.50%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12082.753.45%
Other theft2933.66-32.56%
Theft from the person288.1364.71%
Public order247.85140.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.73-29.03%
Vehicle crime216.1740.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.8940.00%
Robbery113.9310.00%
Burglary83.09166.67%
Bicycle theft62.24-50.00%
Shoplifting51.6825.00%
Drugs31.40-50.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11678.540.00%
Other theft4332.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour3112.060.00%
Theft from the person178.700.00%
Vehicle crime154.770.00%
Bicycle theft124.210.00%
Public order103.370.00%
Robbery102.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.810.00%
Drugs62.810.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202421
June 202416
May 202417
April 202420
March 202421
February 202420
January 202423
December 202320
November 202322
October 202331

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202421
June 202421
May 202413
April 20248
March 202418
February 202412
January 202421
December 202314
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 322 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202418
June 202428
May 202434
April 202422
March 202431
February 202424
January 202432
December 202337
November 202329
October 202343

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202425
June 202433
May 202430
April 202421
March 202413
February 202412
January 202419
December 202318
November 202321
October 202315

A total of 1268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
July 2024107
June 2024114
May 2024127
April 2024115
March 2024111
February 2024108
January 2024107
December 2023136
November 2023120
October 2023116

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202423
June 202422
May 202427
April 202410
March 202410
February 202420
January 202412
December 202313
November 202324
October 202310

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 125 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202414
June 202412
May 202410
April 20244
March 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202416
February 202420
January 202430
December 202320
November 202328
October 202317

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total106
    Violence and sexual offences46
    Anti-social behaviour14
    Drugs10
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total52
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Drugs7
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    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. B4127
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Moss House Close
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. William Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 14. Waterfront Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Martin'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 16. Shepherds Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Upper Gough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Upper William Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Washington Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wheeleys Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bath Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ridley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Longleat Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Communication Row
    Total1
    Public order1