FIRTH DRIVE, B14 4DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 4DA

FIRTH DRIVE, B14 4DA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.31 per 1,000 population. This B14 4DA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B14 postcode area, which has experienced 428 crimes and a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B14 4DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 4DA, encompassing approximately 1624 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B14 4DA area, explore the B14 4DA Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B14 4DA area, visit the B14 4DA House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

B14 4DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Moira Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Janice Grove with total crimes: 3

FIRTH DRIVE, B14 4DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.31-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.77133.33%
Shoplifting44.31-55.56%
Other crime22.460.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.0836.36%
Criminal damage and arson109.230.00%
Shoplifting96.1528.57%
Vehicle crime35.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.85-57.14%
Burglary21.85-66.67%
Other theft11.230.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.16-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.77-12.50%
Shoplifting74.31250.00%
Burglary64.3150.00%
Public order23.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.3914.29%
Burglary44.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.460.00%
Public order21.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.6275.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.31-33.33%
Public order33.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-50.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.16-40.00%
Vehicle crime45.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46300.00%
Public order22.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.46114.29%
Anti-social behaviour59.230.00%
Public order23.08-33.33%
Other theft21.230.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-83.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.2316.67%
Vehicle crime64.31500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.690.00%
Public order33.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-66.67%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson63.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6925.00%
Shoplifting33.0850.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.23-66.67%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.2316.67%
Anti-social behaviour48.62300.00%
Vehicle crime32.46200.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-66.67%
Burglary11.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.390.00%
Burglary33.690.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202412
April 20246
March 20249
February 202415
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B14 4DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Moira Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Janice Grove
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brigfield Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 5. Hallstead Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chinn Brook Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shorters Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Haunch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Colemeadow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beauchamp Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Firth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Crest View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Michelle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1