B14 4WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 4WB

B14 4WB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This B14 4WB 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 4WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 4WB, encompassing approximately 2763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B14 4WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redwood Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Birdwell Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

B14 4WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.32116.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.700.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1766.67%
Burglary41.8133.33%
Possession of weapons21.45100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.36-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6725.00%
Other theft53.62150.00%
Vehicle crime41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4533.33%
Burglary31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Robbery31.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.68-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-50.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 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 offences99.41-18.18%
Vehicle crime43.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Burglary31.4550.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4122.22%
Vehicle crime43.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.450.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26150.00%
Vehicle crime41.8133.33%
Public order21.450.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.96-50.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34100.00%
Vehicle crime41.450.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Shoplifting21.09-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Public order10.36-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.5850.00%
Burglary52.1725.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime41.81-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-50.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.130.00%
Vehicle crime52.890.00%
Burglary41.810.00%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Redwood Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Birdwell Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wheelers Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. St Judes Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bagnell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Addison Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Chesterwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Peacock Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Featherstone Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. West Mead Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Nutgrove Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mossfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1