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

Overview of Crime in B15 2ND

MELTON DRIVE, B15 2ND, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This B15 2ND 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 2ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2ND, encompassing approximately 2503 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B15 2ND 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 2ND 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 crime810.3860.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.2014.29%
Burglary43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime73.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.800.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99150.00%
Vehicle crime83.9914.29%
Robbery13.200.00%
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 crime76.39133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-33.33%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7950.00%
Public order42.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.60-25.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
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 crime45.99100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6033.33%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.39-66.67%
Burglary21.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences910.3812.50%
Vehicle crime63.5950.00%
Burglary52.4025.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Other theft31.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.99-11.11%
Vehicle crime43.20-20.00%
Burglary41.60100.00%
Public order21.600.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.390.00%
Vehicle crime53.59-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.990.00%
Vehicle crime73.590.00%
Public order12.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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 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 2ND 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. Cambridge Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Carpenter Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Estria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wheeleys Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Deeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Parkfield Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Ryland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1