BLACKBUSHE CLOSE, B17 8SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8SB

BLACKBUSHE CLOSE, B17 8SB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This B17 8SB 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 8SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8SB, encompassing approximately 1819 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B17 8SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4123 with total crimes: 5
  • Toronto Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Hazeley Close with total crimes: 1

BLACKBUSHE CLOSE, B17 8SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2416.67%
Vehicle crime33.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.69100.00%
Possession of weapons23.300.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-60.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 crime55.5025.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.65-57.14%
Burglary31.65200.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.9940.00%
Vehicle crime43.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.20100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Drugs10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89-37.50%
Burglary42.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Robbery21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3460.00%
Burglary54.40150.00%
Vehicle crime12.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 offences58.79-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.75-20.00%
Burglary22.20-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary712.64-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.8520.00%
Vehicle crime53.3066.67%
Other theft22.750.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary812.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.75-25.00%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Robbery21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.740.00%
Burglary63.850.00%
Vehicle crime43.300.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A4123
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Toronto Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hazeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Lindens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Stanley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Balden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1