MELTON DRIVE, B15 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2NB

MELTON DRIVE, B15 2NB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This B15 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2NB, encompassing approximately 2509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B15 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kesteven Close with total crimes: 5
  • Ampton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Greening Drive with total crimes: 2

MELTON DRIVE, B15 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.57166.67%
Violence and sexual offences83.1914.29%
Burglary33.190.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.7933.33%
Vehicle crime31.59-50.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.96-18.18%
Vehicle crime63.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.57175.00%
Vehicle crime64.38-14.29%
Robbery12.390.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime76.38133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.790.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.180.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-25.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.59100.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.99-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.39-25.00%
Burglary52.3925.00%
Public order31.9950.00%
Other theft21.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.37-11.11%
Vehicle crime53.1966.67%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5750.00%
Vehicle crime33.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.180.00%
Vehicle crime52.390.00%
Other theft11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kesteven Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ampton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Greening Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Ashley Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Melton Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Austen Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carpenter Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Estria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wheeleys Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Deeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Parkfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ryland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1