VERNON ROAD, B16 9SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B16 9SH

VERNON ROAD, B16 9SH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.47 per 1,000 population. This B16 9SH 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 9SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B16 9SH, encompassing approximately 3694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

B16 9SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 26
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Montague Road with total crimes: 10

VERNON ROAD, B16 9SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.47-26.92%
Shoplifting175.14240.00%
Vehicle crime134.6085.71%
Public order83.52300.00%
Burglary72.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Bicycle theft30.81200.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.7023.81%
Vehicle crime77.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Shoplifting51.3566.67%
Burglary41.35300.00%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.10-30.00%
Other theft45.6833.33%
Vehicle crime41.08-33.33%
Public order31.0850.00%
Shoplifting30.81-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Burglary10.54-83.33%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.4176.47%
Shoplifting128.12200.00%
Burglary63.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.62150.00%
Other theft31.35-25.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.0841.67%
Burglary124.60200.00%
Vehicle crime63.2550.00%
Other theft41.62100.00%
Shoplifting41.08-63.64%
Drugs21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Robbery10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.91-36.84%
Shoplifting113.251000.00%
Robbery62.98500.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Burglary41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6618.75%
Vehicle crime45.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.29-46.67%
Vehicle crime84.3314.29%
Public order32.170.00%
Other theft30.81-25.00%
Burglary30.81-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.43130.77%
Vehicle crime78.12-46.15%
Burglary51.8966.67%
Other theft41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1311.9185.71%
Violence and sexual offences133.52-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Burglary30.81-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.370.00%
Vehicle crime76.230.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202426
June 202421
May 202430
April 202417
March 202412
February 202419
January 202416
December 202330
November 202313
October 202323

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20245
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B16 9SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Road
    Total26
    Shoplifting16
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Montague Road
    Total10
    Burglary3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Stirling Road
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hagley Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Jacey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wheatsheaf Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Manor Road North
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vernon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Mariner Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Anchor Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carlyle Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Daisy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Moorland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Augustine'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Clipper View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1