B15 1AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 1AQ

B15 1AQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 310 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.10 per 1,000 population. This B15 1AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B15 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 17.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B15 1AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 1AQ, encompassing approximately 3066 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (-2.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (78.95% increase)
  • Drugs: (34) incidents (209.09% increase)

B15 1AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 97
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 51
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34

B15 1AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107101.10-2.73%
Anti-social behaviour3434.9078.95%
Drugs3411.09209.09%
Vehicle crime3011.0915.38%
Other theft279.7850.00%
Public order178.81-26.09%
Burglary145.54100.00%
Theft from the person134.5718.18%
Criminal damage and arson124.24-36.84%
Robbery103.910.00%
Possession of weapons53.26-44.44%
Shoplifting41.630.00%
Other crime21.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.65-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11090.01-3.51%
Vehicle crime2635.87-18.75%
Public order238.489.52%
Criminal damage and arson197.50-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour196.205.56%
Other theft186.20-28.00%
Drugs115.87-26.67%
Theft from the person113.5922.22%
Robbery103.5966.67%
Possession of weapons93.2650.00%
Burglary72.9416.67%
Bicycle theft52.28400.00%
Other crime41.6333.33%
Shoplifting41.30100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11492.62-8.06%
Vehicle crime3237.1823.08%
Criminal damage and arson2610.44136.36%
Other theft258.48-21.88%
Public order218.15-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour186.85-5.26%
Drugs155.8725.00%
Theft from the person94.89-18.18%
Burglary62.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.9620.00%
Robbery61.960.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Shoplifting20.98-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 124 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12495.2311.71%
Other theft3240.4428.00%
Public order2710.4492.86%
Vehicle crime268.8118.18%
Anti-social behaviour198.4846.15%
Drugs126.20140.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.91-8.33%
Theft from the person113.590.00%
Burglary93.5928.57%
Shoplifting82.9414.29%
Robbery62.610.00%
Possession of weapons51.96-16.67%
Other crime11.63-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11178.920.91%
Other theft2536.20-19.35%
Vehicle crime228.1583.33%
Public order147.177.69%
Anti-social behaviour134.57-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson124.24-52.00%
Theft from the person113.91-35.29%
Burglary73.590.00%
Shoplifting72.28133.33%
Robbery62.2850.00%
Possession of weapons61.96-25.00%
Drugs51.96-64.29%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11086.42-8.33%
Other theft3135.8729.17%
Criminal damage and arson2510.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour198.1535.71%
Theft from the person176.20-5.56%
Drugs145.5455.56%
Public order134.57-18.75%
Vehicle crime124.24-29.41%
Possession of weapons83.9160.00%
Burglary72.6175.00%
Robbery42.28-66.67%
Shoplifting31.3050.00%
Bicycle theft10.98-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 120 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12085.126.19%
Other theft2439.14-40.00%
Theft from the person187.83-53.85%
Vehicle crime175.87-5.56%
Public order165.5477.78%
Criminal damage and arson155.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.89-12.50%
Robbery124.57100.00%
Drugs93.91-18.18%
Possession of weapons52.94400.00%
Burglary41.63-55.56%
Bicycle theft41.3033.33%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11394.58-15.67%
Other theft4036.858.11%
Theft from the person3913.05105.26%
Criminal damage and arson2012.7281.82%
Vehicle crime186.5212.50%
Anti-social behaviour165.87-5.88%
Drugs115.2283.33%
Public order93.59-25.00%
Burglary92.94125.00%
Robbery62.9420.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Bicycle theft30.98200.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13486.4220.72%
Other theft3743.7054.17%
Theft from the person1912.07-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour176.2021.43%
Vehicle crime165.54-27.27%
Public order125.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.91-26.67%
Drugs63.5950.00%
Robbery51.9625.00%
Burglary41.63-50.00%
Other crime11.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11183.160.00%
Theft from the person2636.200.00%
Other theft248.480.00%
Vehicle crime227.830.00%
Public order187.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.890.00%
Burglary84.570.00%
Drugs42.610.00%
Robbery41.300.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 115.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024107
July 2024110
June 2024114
May 2024124
April 2024111
March 2024110
February 2024120
January 2024113
December 2023134
November 2023111

A total of 166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202419
June 202426
May 202411
April 202412
March 202425
February 202415
January 202420
December 202311
November 202315

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202423
June 202421
May 202427
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202318

A total of 221 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202426
June 202432
May 202426
April 202422
March 202412
February 202417
January 202418
December 202316
November 202322

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202418
June 202425
May 202432
April 202425
March 202431
February 202424
January 202440
December 202337
November 202324

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 202412
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202419
June 202418
May 202419
April 202413
March 202419
February 202414
January 202416
December 202317
November 202314

A total of 121 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 20245
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 174 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 202411
March 202417
February 202418
January 202439
December 202319
November 202326

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B15 1AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total97
    Violence and sexual offences42
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Drugs11
    Other theft9
    Vehicle crime5
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total51
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Drugs7
    Vehicle crime6
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime6
    Drugs5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Regency Wharf
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sherborne Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ryland Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morville Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moss House Close
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Holliday Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rake Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Essington Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Sherborne Street Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. William Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Kingston Row
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Waterfront Walk
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. St Martin'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 21. Shepherds Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Friston Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Upper William Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Wheeleys Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bath Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Longleat Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Communication Row
    Total1
    Public order1