LEIGHAM DRIVE, B17 8AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8AX

LEIGHAM DRIVE, B17 8AX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This B17 8AX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B17 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 8.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B17 8AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8AX, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B17 8AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4123 with total crimes: 5
  • Galton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lordswood Road with total crimes: 2

LEIGHAM DRIVE, B17 8AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime54.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft10.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.080.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.4833.33%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.48300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.710.00%
Burglary41.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Burglary21.11-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary77.7916.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.60600.00%
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary64.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-75.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-80.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary66.310.00%
Vehicle crime52.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.850.00%
Other theft21.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B17 8AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4123
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Galton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lordswood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Hazeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Elm Tree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Porters Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1