B15 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2QW

B15 2QW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.51 per 1,000 population. This B15 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2QW, encompassing approximately 1597 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B15 2QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Barlow'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • Metchley Park Road with total crimes: 1

B15 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5125.00%
Bicycle theft23.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.26100.00%
Public order22.50100.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Other theft11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Public order10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88200.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.38-20.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1425.00%
Vehicle crime33.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.88100.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.76-50.00%
Burglary22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.14166.67%
Vehicle crime25.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences36.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Public order10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.14-53.85%
Burglary33.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.63-66.67%
Public order10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.03-58.06%
Vehicle crime48.14-42.86%
Bicycle theft32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Other theft31.88-40.00%
Public order31.8850.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.5472.22%
Vehicle crime719.40133.33%
Other theft54.380.00%
Drugs33.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.150.00%
Other theft511.260.00%
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Bicycle theft21.880.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
July 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20236
September 202313
August 202331
July 202318

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Barlow'S Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Metchley Park Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. The Farthings
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Somerset Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1