B1 2PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B1 2PJ

B1 2PJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.61 per 1,000 population. This B1 2PJ 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 2PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B1 2PJ, encompassing approximately 3471 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-20.59% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

B1 2PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sand Pits with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7

B1 2PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.61-20.59%
Vehicle crime147.78366.67%
Burglary64.03200.00%
Other theft61.73-25.00%
Drugs51.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Possession of weapons31.15200.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.8930.77%
Criminal damage and arson139.7930.00%
Other theft83.75-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-57.14%
Drugs30.86-40.00%
Burglary20.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.18-44.68%
Other theft137.49116.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.75100.00%
Vehicle crime72.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.02-44.44%
Burglary51.440.00%
Drugs51.440.00%
Possession of weapons31.44200.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.0895.83%
Vehicle crime1413.54-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour94.03200.00%
Other theft62.59-25.00%
Burglary51.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-37.50%
Public order51.4466.67%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.45-27.27%
Vehicle crime176.91240.00%
Other theft84.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.3014.29%
Burglary42.30100.00%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-25.00%
Drugs10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.7473.68%
Criminal damage and arson79.51-12.50%
Other theft62.0250.00%
Bicycle theft51.730.00%
Vehicle crime51.44-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.44-20.00%
Public order41.15300.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.445.56%
Vehicle crime185.475.88%
Criminal damage and arson85.1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-28.57%
Other theft41.44-73.33%
Burglary31.1550.00%
Possession of weapons20.86-33.33%
Drugs20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime175.19112.50%
Other theft154.90200.00%
Theft from the person104.32233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0225.00%
Possession of weapons31.44200.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Burglary20.58-84.62%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Other crime10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4828.52269.23%
Burglary1313.83116.67%
Vehicle crime83.75-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.3040.00%
Other theft52.02-28.57%
Other crime41.440.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-20.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.27-67.50%
Vehicle crime103.7566.67%
Other theft72.88-22.22%
Burglary62.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.44-37.50%
Public order31.44-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4029.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1411.520.00%
Other theft94.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.590.00%
Burglary62.300.00%
Vehicle crime61.730.00%
Possession of weapons51.730.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202434
June 202426
May 202447
April 202424
March 202433
February 202419
January 202418
December 202348
November 202313
October 202340

A total of 119 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20243
June 20247
May 202414
April 202417
March 20245
February 202418
January 202417
December 20238
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 202313
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 202415
December 20235
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
January 202410
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sand Pits
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Powell Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Anderton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Summer Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Summer Hill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 11. Arthur Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. King Edward'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Goodman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Parade
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Helena Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Shyltons Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Ladycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Browning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kilby Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Crosby Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. St Marks Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. St Marks Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Albion Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Tenby Street South
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Pope Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1