KNIGHTLOW ROAD, B17 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8QA

KNIGHTLOW ROAD, B17 8QA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.08 per 1,000 population. This B17 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8QA, encompassing approximately 1729 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B17 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marsland Close with total crimes: 19
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 6
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 4

KNIGHTLOW ROAD, B17 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.08-13.33%
Vehicle crime67.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-25.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.35-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.31100.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Burglary11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-83.33%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.0220.00%
Vehicle crime613.8820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.470.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.16-33.33%
Robbery21.16100.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Other crime11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.39233.33%
Vehicle crime511.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.89200.00%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Robbery11.730.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.10-71.43%
Public order33.4750.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-40.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.14400.00%
Vehicle crime52.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-25.00%
Public order21.73100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

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 offences69.25-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour43.47300.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime56.36-50.00%
Robbery22.89100.00%
Burglary21.16-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2228.33144.44%
Vehicle crime1012.72150.00%
Burglary75.78600.00%
Public order44.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.56-40.00%
Other theft45.20300.00%
Vehicle crime42.310.00%
Robbery12.310.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.610.00%
Vehicle crime48.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202415
June 202424
May 202420
April 20246
March 202421
February 20246
January 202411
December 202322
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B17 8QA 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. Meadow Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Meadow Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Umpire Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Pereira Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. High Brow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1