PORTERS CROFT, B17 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8RU

PORTERS CROFT, B17 8RU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.68 per 1,000 population. This B17 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8RU, encompassing approximately 1413 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B17 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adkins Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Galton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Herbert Road with total crimes: 3

PORTERS CROFT, B17 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.68700.00%
Burglary45.660.00%
Other theft32.830.00%
Drugs32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.71-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.44-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson25.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Other theft21.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.150.00%
Public order36.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.39-30.77%
Robbery56.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-33.33%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.2218.18%
Vehicle crime39.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Drugs22.12100.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Burglary21.41-50.00%
Theft from the person11.410.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.5183.33%
Burglary47.78300.00%
Vehicle crime42.83100.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In February 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 offences69.1920.00%
Public order34.2450.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-50.00%
Burglary11.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.85-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.5433.33%
Other theft22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.1514.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.66100.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Other theft22.120.00%
Robbery11.41-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary921.2228.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.3740.00%
Robbery44.95300.00%
Vehicle crime32.830.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary716.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.950.00%
Vehicle crime33.540.00%
Public order32.120.00%
Robbery12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Adkins Lane
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Galton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Herbert Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hazeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Porters Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1