B16 8GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B16 8GX

B16 8GX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 288 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.62 per 1,000 population. This B16 8GX 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 8GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B16 8GX, encompassing approximately 4673 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B16 8GX area, explore the B16 8GX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (-6.54% decrease)
  • Drugs: (32) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)

B16 8GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 89
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 47
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 34

B16 8GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10061.62-6.54%
Drugs3221.40220.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.8587.50%
Vehicle crime276.4217.39%
Other theft235.7843.75%
Criminal damage and arson144.92-33.33%
Public order143.00-39.13%
Burglary133.00116.67%
Theft from the person132.7844.44%
Robbery102.7866.67%
Possession of weapons52.14-16.67%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10754.133.88%
Public order2322.8915.00%
Vehicle crime234.92-30.30%
Criminal damage and arson214.92-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour164.4923.08%
Other theft163.42-36.00%
Drugs103.42-9.09%
Theft from the person92.1412.50%
Burglary61.9320.00%
Possession of weapons61.28-14.29%
Robbery61.2850.00%
Bicycle theft41.28300.00%
Shoplifting40.86100.00%
Other crime20.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10354.78-12.71%
Vehicle crime3322.0450.00%
Other theft257.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson225.35144.44%
Public order204.71-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour134.28-23.53%
Drugs112.780.00%
Theft from the person82.35-27.27%
Possession of weapons71.7175.00%
Burglary51.50-37.50%
Robbery41.07-20.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.43-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 118 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11857.3419.19%
Other theft3025.2566.67%
Public order236.4253.33%
Vehicle crime224.9222.22%
Anti-social behaviour174.7141.67%
Drugs113.64266.67%
Theft from the person112.3510.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.35-35.71%
Shoplifting91.9328.57%
Burglary81.9360.00%
Robbery51.7125.00%
Possession of weapons41.07-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9945.15-9.17%
Other theft1821.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime183.8550.00%
Public order153.85-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson143.21-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour123.00-29.41%
Theft from the person102.57-41.18%
Shoplifting72.1475.00%
Burglary51.5025.00%
Possession of weapons51.07-28.57%
Robbery41.07-20.00%
Drugs30.86-76.92%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10955.4212.37%
Other theft3023.3242.86%
Criminal damage and arson226.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour174.71142.86%
Theft from the person173.646.25%
Public order163.6445.45%
Drugs133.4262.50%
Vehicle crime122.78-40.00%
Possession of weapons72.5775.00%
Robbery51.500.00%
Shoplifting41.07100.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9744.93-2.02%
Other theft2120.76-46.15%
Vehicle crime204.4942.86%
Theft from the person164.28-58.97%
Criminal damage and arson113.420.00%
Public order112.3537.50%
Drugs82.35-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.71-36.36%
Robbery51.5025.00%
Burglary41.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.86300.00%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Bicycle theft20.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9954.35-18.85%
Other theft3921.1814.71%
Theft from the person398.34116.67%
Vehicle crime148.34-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.00-15.38%
Drugs112.3583.33%
Criminal damage and arson112.35-8.33%
Public order82.3514.29%
Burglary81.71100.00%
Bicycle theft41.71100.00%
Robbery40.86-20.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12252.2117.31%
Other theft3426.1036.00%
Vehicle crime207.2817.65%
Theft from the person184.28-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.8518.18%
Criminal damage and arson122.78-7.69%
Public order72.57-58.82%
Drugs61.50100.00%
Robbery51.280.00%
Burglary41.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10449.43-7.14%
Other theft2522.25-10.71%
Theft from the person255.3556.25%
Vehicle crime175.356.25%
Public order173.6421.43%
Criminal damage and arson133.6444.44%
Anti-social behaviour112.78-15.38%
Burglary62.350.00%
Robbery51.28-28.57%
Drugs31.07-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.64-57.14%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11250.930.00%
Other theft2823.960.00%
Theft from the person165.990.00%
Vehicle crime163.420.00%
Public order143.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.780.00%
Bicycle theft71.930.00%
Robbery71.500.00%
Burglary61.500.00%
Drugs41.280.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202421
June 202422
May 20249
April 202414
March 202422
February 202411
January 202411
December 202312
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 222 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202423
June 202433
May 202422
April 202418
March 202412
February 202420
January 202414
December 202320
November 202317
October 202316

A total of 1170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 106.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024100
July 2024107
June 2024103
May 2024118
April 202499
March 2024109
February 202497
January 202499
December 2023122
November 2023104
October 2023112

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202423
June 202420
May 202423
April 202415
March 202416
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 289 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202416
June 202425
May 202430
April 202418
March 202430
February 202421
January 202439
December 202334
November 202325
October 202328

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202416
June 202413
May 202417
April 202412
March 202417
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 20243
March 202413
February 20248
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 182 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417
February 202416
January 202439
December 202318
November 202325
October 202316

A total of 44 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total89
    Violence and sexual offences35
    Drugs11
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft8
    Vehicle crime5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery4
    Shoplifting4
    Theft from the person3
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total47
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Drugs7
    Vehicle crime6
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Vehicle crime6
    Drugs5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Regency Wharf
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total9
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sherborne Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ryland Street
    Total8
    Burglary3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Morville Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moss House Close
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Rake Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Essington Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Broad Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sherborne Street Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. William Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Rann Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Brunswick Square
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Martin'S Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Shepherds Gardens
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Friston Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Vincent Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Upper William Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Communication Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Arden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Graston Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Shyltons Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Ladycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1