B16 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B16 8SZ

B16 8SZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.51 per 1,000 population. This B16 8SZ 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 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B16 8SZ, encompassing approximately 5772 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

B16 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Morville Street with total crimes: 8
  • Waterworks Road with total crimes: 8

B16 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.51-12.90%
Criminal damage and arson94.68-30.77%
Vehicle crime91.56-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour61.56-40.00%
Public order61.04-14.29%
Other theft61.0450.00%
Burglary61.04200.00%
Robbery51.04150.00%
Drugs20.87-33.33%
Other crime10.35-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.7610.71%
Vehicle crime135.37-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.2562.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.25-23.08%
Public order71.7340.00%
Other theft41.21-20.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other crime30.520.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Burglary20.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.90-15.15%
Vehicle crime154.8566.67%
Anti-social behaviour132.6062.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.2533.33%
Burglary61.39-25.00%
Public order51.040.00%
Other theft50.870.00%
Drugs20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.3832.00%
Vehicle crime95.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.56-11.11%
Burglary81.39700.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39-57.14%
Public order51.0466.67%
Other theft50.870.00%
Drugs40.87300.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.43-53.70%
Criminal damage and arson144.33180.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.43800.00%
Vehicle crime61.56-14.29%
Other theft51.04-16.67%
Public order30.87-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.350.00%
Burglary10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5415.94285.71%
Public order79.35250.00%
Vehicle crime71.21-50.00%
Other theft61.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.040.00%
Possession of weapons30.87200.00%
Burglary20.52-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.350.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Robbery20.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime149.18-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences142.43-22.22%
Burglary52.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.87-44.44%
Other theft40.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.35-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.78-28.00%
Vehicle crime163.12128.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.77125.00%
Other theft41.5633.33%
Burglary40.6933.33%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Possession of weapons30.5250.00%
Public order30.52200.00%
Bicycle theft20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-60.00%
Other crime20.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.35-10.71%
Vehicle crime74.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour51.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.87-50.00%
Other theft30.69-50.00%
Burglary30.52-50.00%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons20.35100.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Public order10.17-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.617.69%
Vehicle crime94.85-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.560.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Other theft61.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-33.33%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.470.00%
Vehicle crime114.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.910.00%
Burglary61.390.00%
Other theft61.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.040.00%
Robbery51.040.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Public order20.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202413
June 20248
May 20246
April 202414
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202431
June 202428
May 202433
April 202425
March 202454
February 202414
January 202418
December 202325
November 202328
October 202326

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 116 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202413
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
January 202416
December 20237
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Morville Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waterworks Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oliver Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Sherborne Street Wharf
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Plough And Harrow Road
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rann Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Friston Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Duchess Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 10. B4126
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Skipton Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palomino Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Shetland Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Alston Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Ladywood Middleway
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Eldon Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ruston Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Arden Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Huntly Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Beaufort Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Hickman Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Reservoir Retreat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ledbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Bellcroft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Graston Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Shyltons Croft
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Ladycroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Browning Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Guild Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1