MERCIA DRIVE, B14 6TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B14 6TW

MERCIA DRIVE, B14 6TW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.18 per 1,000 population. This B14 6TW 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 6TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B14 6TW, encompassing approximately 3703 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B14 6TW area, explore the B14 6TW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B14 6TW area, visit the B14 6TW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B14 6TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Millbrook Road with total crimes: 3

MERCIA DRIVE, B14 6TW 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.8650.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.81-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.23-8.70%
Shoplifting105.67233.33%
Vehicle crime42.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.58-8.00%
Other theft86.21300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.6225.00%
Shoplifting31.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-66.67%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.4747.06%
Criminal damage and arson76.75600.00%
Public order61.89100.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Shoplifting51.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Other theft20.54-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.9954.55%
Vehicle crime64.59200.00%
Other theft61.62100.00%
Burglary31.62-62.50%
Public order30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1212.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.240.00%
Burglary82.9760.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.16400.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.75-15.38%
Burglary52.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.35300.00%
Public order11.08-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.91-43.48%
Burglary73.51250.00%
Other theft31.89-25.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.2335.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.21-20.00%
Other theft41.0833.33%
Public order41.08100.00%
Vehicle crime41.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.590.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202421
June 202423
May 202425
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202323
November 202317

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 202412
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B14 6TW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Millbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dawberry Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Ashburton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Hill Croft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pineapple Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chirton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Granton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Haytor Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Emsworth Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Colmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bloomsbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1