LARA CLOSE, B17 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8DB

LARA CLOSE, B17 8DB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.84 per 1,000 population. This B17 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8DB, encompassing approximately 2207 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B17 8DB area, explore the B17 8DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B17 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsland Close with total crimes: 19
  • Carisbrooke Road with total crimes: 7
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 6

LARA CLOSE, B17 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.84-4.76%
Vehicle crime79.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.17-40.00%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.29-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour79.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.1766.67%
Other theft32.2750.00%
Shoplifting31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-60.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.91-33.33%
Public order10.91-80.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.8226.09%
Public order513.14400.00%
Vehicle crime52.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Other theft21.36100.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.48130.00%
Vehicle crime610.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7250.00%
Possession of weapons31.360.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-66.67%
Public order10.45-80.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.59-65.52%
Public order54.53150.00%
Shoplifting52.2766.67%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-60.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.65383.33%
Criminal damage and arson513.14150.00%
Vehicle crime42.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-25.00%
Public order21.36100.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.51-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-71.43%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.40-51.72%
Vehicle crime76.34-30.00%
Possession of weapons33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary20.91-75.00%
Shoplifting10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.09107.14%
Vehicle crime1013.14150.00%
Burglary84.53700.00%
Public order43.6233.33%
Robbery21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Shoplifting20.91-60.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.40-36.36%
Other theft56.34400.00%
Shoplifting52.270.00%
Vehicle crime42.270.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.760.00%
Vehicle crime49.970.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202421
June 202429
May 202423
April 202410
March 202429
February 20246
January 202414
December 202329
November 202314
October 202322

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marsland Close
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Carisbrooke Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Meadow Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Fountain Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hermitage Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Meadow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Umpire Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2