PLAYDON GROVE, B14 4RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 4RH

PLAYDON GROVE, B14 4RH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.72 per 1,000 population. This B14 4RH 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 4RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 4RH, encompassing approximately 3863 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B14 4RH area, explore the B14 4RH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B14 4RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • Millpool Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Tandy Drive with total crimes: 5

PLAYDON GROVE, B14 4RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.725.88%
Other theft144.66180.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-60.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.68-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4025.00%
Vehicle crime51.29-16.67%
Other theft51.29-37.50%
Shoplifting51.29-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.2933.33%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Public order30.78-25.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.79-4.76%
Shoplifting135.18160.00%
Other theft83.36-55.56%
Vehicle crime62.0750.00%
Public order41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0550.00%
Other theft185.4420.00%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1512.9425.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.8855.56%
Vehicle crime63.62-14.29%
Shoplifting51.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29100.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.9120.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.11-60.87%
Vehicle crime72.3375.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.81400.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1353.33%
Other theft105.9566.67%
Vehicle crime42.590.00%
Burglary31.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.09-37.50%
Other theft63.88-25.00%
Public order51.55400.00%
Vehicle crime41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.3960.00%
Other theft86.2114.29%
Burglary32.070.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.35-6.25%
Other theft73.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8125.00%
Vehicle crime41.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.870.00%
Other theft74.140.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 202421
April 202414
March 20249
February 202423
January 202415
December 202324
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20245
June 20248
May 202418
April 202415
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
December 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total23
    Other theft13
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Millpool Gardens
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Tandy Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Meadfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chale Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Playdon Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Mountfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Saxons Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Whitlock Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Moundsley Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Cheslyn Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Grendon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Whitland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sladepool Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chiseldon Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Melfort Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Warstock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1