B14 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 5LS

B14 5LS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.42 per 1,000 population. This B14 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 5LS, encompassing approximately 3764 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B14 5LS area, explore the B14 5LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B14 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Tandy Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

B14 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.42-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson64.78200.00%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Robbery31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-40.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1635.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.11150.00%
Vehicle crime41.33100.00%
Shoplifting31.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-83.33%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.420.00%
Burglary64.52500.00%
Shoplifting61.59100.00%
Other theft41.59-55.56%
Public order31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8313.33%
Other theft94.52-18.18%
Shoplifting32.3950.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4215.38%
Other theft113.9857.14%
Vehicle crime52.92150.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80-62.50%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.30-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson83.45700.00%
Other theft72.13600.00%
Burglary31.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.56137.50%
Burglary65.05500.00%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91-65.22%
Other theft42.13-33.33%
Robbery31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.8335.29%
Other theft66.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.56112.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.52100.00%
Burglary41.59-42.86%
Other theft31.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.300.00%
Burglary72.130.00%
Other theft51.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202423
June 202417
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 202419
January 20248
December 202323
November 202317
October 20238

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

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

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 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 3 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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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