LIGHTHORNE AVENUE, B16 8ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B16 8ER

LIGHTHORNE AVENUE, B16 8ER, Birmingham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This B16 8ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B16 postcode area, which has experienced 348 crimes and a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B16 8ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B16 8ER, encompassing approximately 4329 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (52.38% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

B16 8ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sand Pits with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 9
  • Sherborne Street with total crimes: 8

LIGHTHORNE AVENUE, B16 8ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.0952.38%
Vehicle crime107.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3112.50%
Burglary92.08800.00%
Other theft72.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-45.45%
Robbery51.390.00%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Public order30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.86-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson114.85-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour82.540.00%
Other theft61.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.39-20.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-75.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.71-28.95%
Other theft146.24366.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.2362.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.0033.33%
Vehicle crime51.85-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.15300.00%
Burglary30.92-40.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.0290.00%
Vehicle crime88.78-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson81.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85500.00%
Burglary51.3925.00%
Public order41.15100.00%
Other theft30.92-40.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.70-37.50%
Vehicle crime134.62550.00%
Other theft53.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Burglary41.150.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.39-28.57%
Other theft41.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-80.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.6233.33%
Vehicle crime103.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3140.00%
Burglary31.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6950.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-85.71%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1414.55180.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.23-70.73%
Theft from the person102.77900.00%
Vehicle crime82.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.850.00%
Burglary41.15-55.56%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.6357.69%
Burglary99.4780.00%
Vehicle crime92.08125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.08250.00%
Other theft51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Public order41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.24-13.33%
Other theft66.01100.00%
Burglary51.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.46-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Vehicle crime40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 202414
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202421
June 202427
May 202438
April 202420
March 202432
February 202416
January 202412
December 202341
November 202326
October 202330

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 202413
March 20242
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 202410
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B16 8ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sand Pits
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total9
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sherborne Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Morville Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sherborne Street Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rann Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Anderton Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Summer Hill Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Summer Hill Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. King Edward'S Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ladywood Middleway
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Goodman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Graston Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Shyltons Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Ladycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Browning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Guild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rodney Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kilby Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Crosby Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. St Marks Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. St Marks Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1