POSTON CROFT, B14 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 5AB

POSTON CROFT, B14 5AB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This B14 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 5AB, encompassing approximately 1796 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B14 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindsworth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Navigation Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Brandwood Crescent with total crimes: 2

POSTON CROFT, B14 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.230.00%
Vehicle crime42.7833.33%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3566.67%
Burglary42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.46100.00%
Vehicle crime26.680.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.900.00%
Shoplifting43.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.450.00%
Shoplifting13.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.79-57.14%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-33.33%
Other crime21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.79600.00%
Vehicle crime33.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Burglary11.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime65.560.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B14 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lindsworth Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Navigation Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Brandwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Earlswood Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Haselwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Poston Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Damar Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lavender Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1