WHEELEYS ROAD, B15 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2LN

WHEELEYS ROAD, B15 2LN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This B15 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2LN, encompassing approximately 5754 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

B15 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • St Martin'S Street with total crimes: 6
  • B4127 with total crimes: 5

WHEELEYS ROAD, B15 2LN 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.387.14%
Vehicle crime125.21-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour72.09-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.22-53.85%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Other theft40.70-20.00%
Public order40.70-33.33%
Robbery30.700.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Drugs20.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.4247.37%
Vehicle crime264.8785.71%
Criminal damage and arson134.52160.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.2683.33%
Drugs61.9120.00%
Public order61.0420.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Burglary30.8750.00%
Robbery30.52-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.35-33.33%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.21-34.48%
Vehicle crime143.3055.56%
Robbery72.43250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.22-25.00%
Other theft51.04-44.44%
Public order50.87-16.67%
Drugs50.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.870.00%
Theft from the person30.52200.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.35-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.77-6.45%
Vehicle crime95.04-35.71%
Other theft91.5612.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.56-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson71.390.00%
Public order61.2220.00%
Burglary31.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.52-25.00%
Drugs30.52-40.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Robbery20.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.39100.00%
Vehicle crime142.4375.00%
Other theft82.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.39133.33%
Drugs51.22400.00%
Public order50.870.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Possession of weapons40.870.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Theft from the person20.350.00%
Robbery10.35-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.2514.81%
Robbery95.39350.00%
Vehicle crime81.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour71.39250.00%
Public order51.220.00%
Burglary50.870.00%
Other theft40.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Theft from the person20.520.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.86-6.90%
Vehicle crime144.697.69%
Other theft62.43-14.29%
Public order51.04-16.67%
Burglary50.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-42.86%
Other crime30.700.00%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-66.67%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.73-6.45%
Vehicle crime135.04-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-12.50%
Other theft71.2216.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.22100.00%
Public order61.04-45.45%
Burglary41.04-42.86%
Robbery30.7050.00%
Drugs20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.35-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.863.33%
Vehicle crime175.39112.50%
Public order112.9537.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.91700.00%
Burglary71.39133.33%
Other theft61.22-25.00%
Theft from the person61.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-72.73%
Drugs30.52200.00%
Robbery20.52-60.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.21-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour115.2110.00%
Other theft81.91166.67%
Public order81.39166.67%
Vehicle crime81.3914.29%
Robbery51.3966.67%
Burglary30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Drugs10.17-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3111.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.390.00%
Vehicle crime71.740.00%
Drugs51.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.870.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202426
May 202414
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 202414
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202428
May 202419
April 202429
March 202431
February 202431
January 202427
December 202329
November 202331
October 202330
September 202331

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 202311
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Martin'S Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. B4127
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mason Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elvetham Road North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Islington Row
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. William Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rake Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bell Barn Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Five Ways (Station)
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bradshaw Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Frederick Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Roseland Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Communication Row
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. The Beeches
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Midford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lee Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Alfred Knight Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wheeleys Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Islington Row Middleway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Enfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Yew Tree Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Five Ways
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. St James Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Moss House Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bishopsgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Gilldown Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Parkfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Ryland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1