B15 1NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 1NQ

B15 1NQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This B15 1NQ 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 1NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 1NQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)

B15 1NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 12
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12

B15 1NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35NA-2.78%
Vehicle crime24NA-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour16NA100.00%
Other theft15NA200.00%
Burglary13NA160.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-33.33%
Public order5NA66.67%
Shoplifting5NA0.00%
Robbery5NA400.00%
Drugs2NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36NA63.64%
Vehicle crime25NA47.06%
Criminal damage and arson12NA71.43%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-38.46%
Drugs6NA50.00%
Other theft5NA-64.29%
Shoplifting5NA-64.29%
Burglary5NA0.00%
Public order3NA-76.92%
Theft from the person3NA-40.00%
Bicycle theft2NA100.00%
Robbery1NA-83.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22NA-26.67%
Vehicle crime17NA88.89%
Other theft14NA55.56%
Shoplifting14NA-60.00%
Public order13NA116.67%
Anti-social behaviour13NA44.44%
Criminal damage and arson7NA40.00%
Robbery6NA100.00%
Theft from the person5NA66.67%
Burglary5NA-44.44%
Drugs4NA33.33%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35NA218.18%
Violence and sexual offences30NA11.11%
Other theft9NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime9NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour9NA50.00%
Burglary9NA28.57%
Public order6NA20.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-50.00%
Drugs3NA-40.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA200.00%
Robbery3NA-25.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA-34.15%
Vehicle crime27NA200.00%
Other theft15NA36.36%
Shoplifting11NA450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA42.86%
Burglary7NA133.33%
Anti-social behaviour6NA-25.00%
Drugs5NA400.00%
Possession of weapons5NA66.67%
Public order5NA0.00%
Robbery4NA-20.00%
Theft from the person3NA0.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41NA46.43%
Other theft11NA0.00%
Vehicle crime9NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson7NA-22.22%
Robbery5NA150.00%
Public order5NA-16.67%
Theft from the person3NA200.00%
Possession of weapons3NA-25.00%
Burglary3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Shoplifting2NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28NA3.70%
Vehicle crime27NA22.73%
Anti-social behaviour16NA77.78%
Other theft11NA37.50%
Criminal damage and arson9NA50.00%
Public order6NA-50.00%
Burglary4NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA-71.43%
Bicycle theft3NA50.00%
Drugs2NA-66.67%
Robbery2NA-60.00%
Other crime1NA-75.00%
Theft from the person1NA-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27NA-41.30%
Vehicle crime22NA46.67%
Shoplifting14NA16.67%
Burglary12NA300.00%
Public order12NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour9NA12.50%
Other theft8NA-33.33%
Theft from the person7NA-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson6NA-45.45%
Drugs6NA200.00%
Robbery5NA66.67%
Other crime4NA300.00%
Possession of weapons4NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46NA-2.13%
Vehicle crime15NA-31.82%
Shoplifting12NA140.00%
Other theft12NA-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson11NA10.00%
Theft from the person11NA83.33%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-27.27%
Bicycle theft7NA75.00%
Public order6NA-14.29%
Robbery3NA-40.00%
Burglary3NA-62.50%
Drugs2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47NA34.29%
Other theft22NA0.00%
Vehicle crime22NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11NA120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA233.33%
Burglary8NA100.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Theft from the person6NA0.00%
Robbery5NA-37.50%
Shoplifting5NA150.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35NA0.00%
Other theft22NA0.00%
Vehicle crime11NA0.00%
Robbery8NA0.00%
Public order7NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA0.00%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Drugs3NA0.00%
Possession of weapons3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 202416
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202322
October 202322

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
July 202436
June 202422
May 202430
April 202427
March 202441
February 202428
January 202427
December 202346
November 202347
October 202335

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202435
April 202411
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 202312
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202425
June 202417
May 20249
April 202427
March 20249
February 202427
January 202422
December 202315
November 202322
October 202311

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 202311
November 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total14
    Vehicle crime7
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Charlotte Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 8. St Paul'S Square
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Summer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Livery Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Barwick Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Great Charles Street Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mary Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Birmingham Snow Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Regent Parade
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Cox Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lionel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 22. B4100
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Parade
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Helena Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Northwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Graham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1