B14 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 5LJ

B14 5LJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.46 per 1,000 population. This B14 5LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B14 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B14 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 5LJ, encompassing approximately 4013 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

B14 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britford Close with total crimes: 7
  • Tandy Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

B14 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.4635.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.73100.00%
Vehicle crime51.50150.00%
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 offences2011.96-13.04%
Shoplifting64.98100.00%
Other theft51.50-44.44%
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 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.7143.75%
Other theft95.73-25.00%
Shoplifting32.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-40.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2114.29%
Other theft123.9971.43%
Vehicle crime52.990.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-70.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.49233.33%
Other theft72.49250.00%
Vehicle crime51.7425.00%
Burglary21.25-71.43%
Other crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4731.25%
Burglary75.23600.00%
Vehicle crime41.7433.33%
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 offences168.97-38.46%
Other theft43.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.00200.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

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 offences2610.2262.50%
Other theft66.48100.00%
Burglary31.500.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.2223.08%
Vehicle crime43.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00100.00%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Burglary30.75-50.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.22-55.17%
Burglary63.2420.00%
Other theft51.50150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-50.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.210.00%
Burglary57.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202420
May 202423
April 202416
March 202414
February 202421
January 202416
December 202326
November 202316
October 202313
September 202329

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 202412
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 202410
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20234

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
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 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

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

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Britford Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tandy Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marsham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henlow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Manningford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tilshead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Millpool Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Melfort Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Camford Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kemsley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bramshaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Stot Fold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Hawkhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Saxelby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Louise Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gomeldon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kinsey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1