ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, B14 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 5LB

ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, B14 5LB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.99 per 1,000 population. This B14 5LB 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 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 5LB, encompassing approximately 4201 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

B14 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Millpool Gardens with total crimes: 5

ALCESTER ROAD SOUTH, B14 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.99-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.47100.00%
Shoplifting71.90133.33%
Other theft51.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.19-42.86%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.6640.00%
Vehicle crime51.6766.67%
Other theft41.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Shoplifting30.95-50.00%
Public order20.71-66.67%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.524.35%
Burglary75.71250.00%
Other theft61.67-40.00%
Public order61.43100.00%
Shoplifting61.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43150.00%
Vehicle crime31.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In May 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 offences2314.2835.29%
Other theft105.47-9.09%
Shoplifting102.38100.00%
Vehicle crime42.38-33.33%
Public order30.950.00%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Robbery20.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.570.00%
Other theft114.0522.22%
Vehicle crime62.62-14.29%
Shoplifting51.430.00%
Robbery41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-63.64%
Burglary30.950.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.95-41.38%
Criminal damage and arson114.05266.67%
Other theft92.62125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.14100.00%
Vehicle crime71.9075.00%
Shoplifting51.67150.00%
Burglary31.19-57.14%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Robbery10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.0445.00%
Burglary76.90600.00%
Other theft41.67-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.48-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.52-35.48%
Shoplifting74.76250.00%
Vehicle crime51.67400.00%
Public order51.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.190.00%
Other theft51.19-28.57%
Robbery41.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95100.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Burglary10.48-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.0982.35%
Other theft77.3840.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Theft from the person41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-60.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3854.55%
Vehicle crime54.05-37.50%
Other theft51.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1966.67%
Burglary51.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Public order30.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.190.00%
Vehicle crime82.620.00%
Burglary71.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.670.00%
Other theft51.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202428
June 202424
May 202423
April 202417
March 202417
February 202429
January 202420
December 202331
November 202317
October 202311

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 202410
April 202411
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Millpool Gardens
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Britford Close
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tandy Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Meadfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manningford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Idmiston Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Henlow Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Eagle Croft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bicknell Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Louise Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Gomeldon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tilshead Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Whitland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marsham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Thruxton Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Nafford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sladepool Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chiseldon Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Saxelby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1