B15 2WB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B15 2WB

B15 2WB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 114.94 per 1,000 population. This B15 2WB 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 2WB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B15 2WB, encompassing approximately 556 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B15 2WB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 45
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Bullace Croft with total crimes: 3

B15 2WB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29114.940.00%
Bicycle theft752.080.00%
Public order512.570.00%
Other theft48.98300.00%
Shoplifting47.180.00%
Possession of weapons47.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.180.00%
Vehicle crime35.390.00%
Burglary25.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Robbery13.590.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.59-90.91%
Theft from the person11.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40154.4621.21%
Public order1271.84500.00%
Other theft1121.5557.14%
Vehicle crime619.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.78200.00%
Burglary35.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3950.00%
Robbery35.390.00%
Shoplifting25.39100.00%
Bicycle theft13.590.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3389.8010.00%
Other theft759.270.00%
Vehicle crime412.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.18-66.67%
Public order23.59-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.59-75.00%
Shoplifting11.80-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30125.7230.43%
Public order853.88-20.00%
Other theft714.37-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson612.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.780.00%
Bicycle theft47.180.00%
Possession of weapons37.180.00%
Drugs25.39100.00%
Shoplifting23.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime23.59-33.33%
Other crime13.59-50.00%
Burglary11.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23111.350.00%
Public order1041.3111.11%
Other theft917.9612.50%
Criminal damage and arson516.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour48.980.00%
Vehicle crime37.18-25.00%
Shoplifting35.39200.00%
Other crime25.390.00%
Burglary13.59-50.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Robbery11.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23105.96-37.84%
Public order941.3180.00%
Other theft816.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour412.57100.00%
Vehicle crime47.1833.33%
Burglary27.18-50.00%
Shoplifting13.590.00%
Possession of weapons11.800.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37125.7227.59%
Criminal damage and arson666.4520.00%
Public order510.78-37.50%
Drugs48.980.00%
Other theft47.18-63.64%
Burglary47.18-42.86%
Other crime37.18200.00%
Vehicle crime35.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.59-50.00%
Theft from the person11.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29149.07-6.45%
Other theft1152.0857.14%
Vehicle crime919.7680.00%
Public order816.16100.00%
Burglary714.37600.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.5766.67%
Drugs48.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons25.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft23.59100.00%
Theft from the person13.590.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Robbery11.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31113.15-8.82%
Other theft755.68-46.15%
Vehicle crime512.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.980.00%
Public order48.98-63.64%
Possession of weapons47.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.18-40.00%
Drugs15.39-50.00%
Burglary11.80-80.00%
Robbery11.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34132.90-15.00%
Other theft1361.06333.33%
Public order1123.3510.00%
Criminal damage and arson519.76-28.57%
Burglary58.9825.00%
Drugs28.98-50.00%
Robbery13.590.00%
Bicycle theft11.80-66.67%
Theft from the person11.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.80-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40152.660.00%
Public order1071.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.570.00%
Burglary48.980.00%
Possession of weapons47.180.00%
Drugs47.180.00%
Bicycle theft37.180.00%
Other theft35.390.00%
Vehicle crime25.390.00%
Other crime23.590.00%
Robbery13.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202440
June 202433
May 202430
April 202423
March 202423
February 202437
January 202429
December 202331
November 202334
October 202340

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
May 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total45
    Violence and sexual offences19
    Bicycle theft6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons3
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bullace Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Roman Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Underwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Fosse Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Metchley Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Old Abbey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Griffin Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1