B14 5LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 5LG

B14 5LG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This B14 5LG 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 5LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 5LG, encompassing approximately 3986 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B14 5LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millpool Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Britford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Tandy Drive with total crimes: 5

B14 5LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.79-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson74.77133.33%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.00-40.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.0430.00%
Vehicle crime56.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2566.67%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.75-50.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.04-9.09%
Shoplifting65.02100.00%
Other theft51.51-44.44%
Public order51.25150.00%
Burglary41.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5429.41%
Other theft95.52-18.18%
Shoplifting32.2650.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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 offences1711.5413.33%
Other theft114.2657.14%
Vehicle crime52.7625.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-70.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 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 offences1510.54-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson103.76233.33%
Other theft72.51250.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Burglary31.00-57.14%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7937.50%
Burglary75.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.53-38.46%
Other theft44.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5462.50%
Other theft66.52100.00%
Burglary31.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-60.00%
Theft from the person20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.01150.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Burglary41.00-33.33%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.030.00%
Burglary63.010.00%
Other theft51.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202426
June 202420
May 202422
April 202417
March 202415
February 202422
January 202416
December 202326
November 202316
October 202312

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 9 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millpool Gardens
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Britford Close
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tandy Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Meadfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manningford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Idmiston Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Henlow Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Eagle Croft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bicknell Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Louise Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Gomeldon Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tilshead Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Marsham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Thruxton Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Nafford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sladepool Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Saxelby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kinsey Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1