B13 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B13 8DQ

B13 8DQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.45 per 1,000 population. This B13 8DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B13 postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B13 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B13 8DQ, encompassing approximately 3243 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B13 8DQ area, explore the B13 8DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B13 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Strensham Road with total crimes: 8

B13 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5131.45-26.09%
Other theft1415.72366.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.32-20.00%
Vehicle crime82.4714.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-33.33%
Shoplifting61.85-40.00%
Public order31.85-50.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6939.4664.29%
Criminal damage and arson1021.27-16.67%
Shoplifting103.08233.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.0850.00%
Burglary72.7775.00%
Vehicle crime72.16-12.50%
Public order62.16100.00%
Other theft31.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Robbery20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4229.6031.25%
Criminal damage and arson1212.9550.00%
Vehicle crime83.70-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-25.00%
Other theft61.85-57.14%
Robbery51.8566.67%
Burglary41.54-33.33%
Public order31.23-57.14%
Shoplifting30.9250.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Theft from the person20.62-33.33%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.76-11.11%
Other theft149.8775.00%
Vehicle crime114.32-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson83.3960.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.47166.67%
Public order72.4740.00%
Burglary62.1620.00%
Bicycle theft41.850.00%
Possession of weapons31.23200.00%
Theft from the person30.920.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.97-7.69%
Vehicle crime1311.10116.67%
Other theft84.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.47-44.44%
Public order51.540.00%
Burglary51.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-25.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3925.90-30.36%
Criminal damage and arson912.0250.00%
Vehicle crime62.77-33.33%
Burglary51.85150.00%
Public order51.54150.00%
Other theft41.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2333.33%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Shoplifting30.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Drugs20.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5630.520.00%
Vehicle crime917.27-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.77-25.00%
Drugs61.85100.00%
Shoplifting61.850.00%
Other theft41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Burglary20.92-33.33%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5630.217.69%
Vehicle crime1117.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.39-20.00%
Public order72.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1625.00%
Other theft31.54-25.00%
Burglary30.92-50.00%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5232.68-1.89%
Vehicle crime1116.0383.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.3911.11%
Public order73.0816.67%
Burglary62.16200.00%
Other theft41.85-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Robbery31.2350.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5327.751.92%
Criminal damage and arson916.3450.00%
Other theft62.77-14.29%
Public order61.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.85-40.00%
Burglary21.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Robbery20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5232.370.00%
Vehicle crime1016.030.00%
Public order93.080.00%
Other theft72.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.850.00%
Burglary41.540.00%
Robbery31.230.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20243
June 20246
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202469
June 202442
May 202432
April 202436
March 202439
February 202456
January 202456
December 202352
November 202353
October 202352

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
October 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B13 8DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Strensham Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Edgbaston Road East
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sarehole Mill Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Horatio Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brighton Road
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Albans Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Park Road
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grevis Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Pembroke Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Poplar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. George Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Strensham Hill
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sovereign Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Caroline Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kingswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chestnut Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Newport Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Clifton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Malvern Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St Johns Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Harrisons Pleck
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Admiral Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Augusta Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cromer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rushbrooke Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Fenter Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Mount Close
    Total1
    Public order1