ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 1JR

ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.20 per 1,000 population. This B15 1JR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B15 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B15 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 1JR, encompassing approximately 4286 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B15 1JR area, explore the B15 1JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

B15 1JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Elvetham Road North with total crimes: 4
  • Islington Row with total crimes: 4

ST JAMES ROAD, B15 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.2042.86%
Vehicle crime64.67-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson51.40-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.17-42.86%
Other theft40.93100.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.770.00%
Vehicle crime133.27225.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1075.00%
Public order41.6333.33%
Drugs40.930.00%
Robbery20.93-60.00%
Other theft20.47100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.97-30.00%
Robbery53.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Drugs40.93100.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.9333.33%
Public order30.93-50.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Other theft10.47-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1366.67%
Vehicle crime74.67-36.36%
Public order61.63100.00%
Other theft51.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Drugs20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime112.80120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.63200.00%
Burglary51.400.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Possession of weapons30.7050.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.3725.00%
Robbery64.67500.00%
Burglary51.4066.67%
Vehicle crime51.17-50.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.73-15.79%
Vehicle crime103.7342.86%
Public order42.33-20.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-60.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.975.56%
Vehicle crime74.4316.67%
Public order51.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.17300.00%
Burglary30.93-57.14%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.205.88%
Criminal damage and arson74.20133.33%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Vehicle crime61.630.00%
Public order51.40-28.57%
Other theft21.17-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.20-5.56%
Public order73.97250.00%
Vehicle crime61.6320.00%
Other theft41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.930.00%
Burglary40.930.00%
Robbery30.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.870.00%
Vehicle crime54.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202414
April 202420
March 202412
February 202420
January 202416
December 202319
November 202318
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Elvetham Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Islington Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Five Ways (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bradshaw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Frederick Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Roseland Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Beeches
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lee Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Alfred Knight Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wheeleys Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Islington Row Middleway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Five Ways
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Moss House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cala Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Gilldown Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parkfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Charlotte Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Ryland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lee Bank Middleway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1