WADHURST ROAD, B17 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8JF

WADHURST ROAD, B17 8JF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This B17 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8JF, encompassing approximately 4683 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B17 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carisbrooke Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sandon Road with total crimes: 5
  • B4125 with total crimes: 4

WADHURST ROAD, B17 8JF 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.39-20.83%
Vehicle crime64.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-28.57%
Public order41.0733.33%
Burglary30.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.4550.00%
Vehicle crime125.12140.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.49100.00%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.25-38.46%
Public order63.42500.00%
Vehicle crime51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07300.00%
Burglary40.85100.00%
Other theft40.85300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.82-7.14%
Vehicle crime55.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-44.44%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Public order10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-83.33%
Other crime10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.4547.37%
Anti-social behaviour95.980.00%
Shoplifting61.92100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2825.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Other theft30.85-40.00%
Public order30.64200.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.75-26.92%
Other theft54.0666.67%
Vehicle crime41.0733.33%
Other crime30.850.00%
Shoplifting30.64200.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.3244.44%
Burglary55.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-50.00%
Other theft30.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.04-30.77%
Burglary63.8420.00%
Vehicle crime61.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-37.50%
Other theft41.07100.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.8818.18%
Anti-social behaviour85.55700.00%
Vehicle crime61.71-14.29%
Burglary51.28-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.07100.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Other theft20.64-60.00%
Shoplifting20.43-60.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.32-18.52%
Burglary74.70250.00%
Vehicle crime71.49133.33%
Other theft51.49150.00%
Shoplifting51.070.00%
Public order41.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.090.00%
Public order125.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202424
June 202416
May 202426
April 202428
March 202419
February 202426
January 202418
December 202326
November 202322
October 202327

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carisbrooke Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Sandon Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. B4125
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fountain Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Westbury Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. B4182
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bernard Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Poplar Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hickory Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Selsey Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Ridgeway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Perrott Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Drayton Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Wadhurst Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1