B15 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2BY

B15 2BY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.95 per 1,000 population. This B15 2BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B15 postcode area, which has experienced 366 crimes and a crime rate of 18.37 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B15 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2BY, encompassing approximately 6289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B15 2BY area, explore the B15 2BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)

B15 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridley Street with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • A4540 with total crimes: 5

B15 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson174.7730.77%
Anti-social behaviour142.70-26.32%
Public order92.23125.00%
Vehicle crime81.43-33.33%
Shoplifting41.27-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.640.00%
Drugs20.48-66.67%
Burglary20.32-60.00%
Robbery20.32-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3618.60-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour195.7235.71%
Criminal damage and arson133.0244.44%
Vehicle crime122.070.00%
Drugs61.9120.00%
Shoplifting50.950.00%
Robbery50.790.00%
Other theft50.79-44.44%
Burglary50.79-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.7933.33%
Public order40.64-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4419.4057.14%
Anti-social behaviour147.00-26.32%
Vehicle crime122.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.9180.00%
Other theft91.43125.00%
Burglary61.4320.00%
Public order60.95500.00%
Shoplifting50.95-28.57%
Robbery50.79400.00%
Drugs50.79150.00%
Possession of weapons30.790.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.95-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour194.45-5.00%
Vehicle crime153.020.00%
Shoplifting72.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.1166.67%
Burglary50.7966.67%
Other theft40.79-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.64-40.00%
Drugs20.48-50.00%
Other crime20.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.320.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Robbery10.16-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.6034.48%
Anti-social behaviour206.2017.65%
Vehicle crime153.18114.29%
Other theft72.3875.00%
Public order71.1140.00%
Other crime61.110.00%
Possession of weapons50.950.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.48-62.50%
Robbery30.48-57.14%
Burglary30.4850.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.363.57%
Anti-social behaviour174.6113.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.7014.29%
Vehicle crime71.27-65.00%
Robbery71.1175.00%
Public order51.110.00%
Other theft40.79-42.86%
Burglary20.640.00%
Theft from the person20.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.16-66.67%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime204.4581.82%
Anti-social behaviour153.187.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.3840.00%
Other theft71.1116.67%
Public order51.11-50.00%
Robbery40.7933.33%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Other crime30.48200.00%
Drugs30.480.00%
Theft from the person20.48100.00%
Burglary20.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.680.00%
Vehicle crime112.2322.22%
Public order101.75-23.08%
Other theft61.590.00%
Burglary60.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.95-50.00%
Robbery30.7950.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%
Other crime10.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.63-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour144.45-50.00%
Public order132.23160.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0742.86%
Vehicle crime91.5950.00%
Other theft61.43-33.33%
Burglary40.95-33.33%
Shoplifting30.6450.00%
Robbery20.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Drugs10.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.8125.81%
Anti-social behaviour286.20-22.22%
Other theft94.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4340.00%
Burglary61.1150.00%
Vehicle crime60.95-60.00%
Public order50.9566.67%
Robbery40.79100.00%
Drugs30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Shoplifting20.32-60.00%
Theft from the person10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3618.60157.14%
Violence and sexual offences315.726.90%
Vehicle crime154.9366.67%
Other theft92.38125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.43-16.67%
Shoplifting50.79150.00%
Theft from the person40.790.00%
Burglary40.640.00%
Public order30.6450.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Robbery20.32-33.33%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.9216.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime92.23-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Burglary40.95-50.00%
Other theft40.64-42.86%
Robbery30.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Public order20.32-71.43%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.970.00%
Vehicle crime173.340.00%
Burglary82.700.00%
Other theft71.270.00%
Public order71.110.00%
Robbery61.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.950.00%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Drugs40.640.00%
Theft from the person30.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202413
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202313
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202419
May 202414
April 202419
March 202420
February 202417
January 202415
December 202314
November 202314
October 202328
September 202336
August 202314
July 202321

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 156 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202412
April 202415
March 202415
February 20247
January 202420
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 202315
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202436
May 202444
April 202428
March 202439
February 202429
January 202428
December 202342
November 202328
October 202339
September 202331
August 202329
July 202325

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B15 2BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ridley Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. A4540
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henstead Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. B4127
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newhope Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bristol Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ellis Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Irving Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Washington Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Mason Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elvetham Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 13. Wynn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Great Colmore Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 15. Bell Barn Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Springmeadow Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Vere Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 18. Windmill Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bradshaw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. The Beeches
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Madison Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. St Catherines Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Exeter Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ernest Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Midford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lee Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Alfred Knight Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Wheeleys Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1