WHETSTONE CLOSE, B15 2QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2QN

WHETSTONE CLOSE, B15 2QN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.73 per 1,000 population. This B15 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2QN, encompassing approximately 1222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B15 2QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edgbaston Park Road with total crimes: 9
  • Somerset Road with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

WHETSTONE CLOSE, B15 2QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft814.73700.00%
Vehicle crime56.55400.00%
Other theft34.0950.00%
Drugs12.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.73100.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.450.00%
Bicycle theft32.4550.00%
Burglary22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.180.00%
Bicycle theft22.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Bicycle theft21.64100.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.820.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.6433.33%
Other theft33.27-40.00%
Public order22.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft513.0966.67%
Public order44.09300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27200.00%
Bicycle theft12.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.55200.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Burglary11.640.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft412.27-63.64%
Vehicle crime33.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Burglary11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1118.8222.22%
Violence and sexual offences49.00300.00%
Theft from the person43.270.00%
Burglary23.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Other theft10.82-66.67%

In September 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft913.090.00%
Other theft37.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edgbaston Park Road
    Total9
    Bicycle theft7
    Other theft2
  • 2. Somerset Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Farquhar Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Farquhar Road East
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pritchatt'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1