WORD HILL, B17 8TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8TS

WORD HILL, B17 8TS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population. This B17 8TS 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 8TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8TS, encompassing approximately 1817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B17 8TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Galton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hazeley Close with total crimes: 1
  • Spreadbury Close with total crimes: 1

WORD HILL, B17 8TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.6050.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.30-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%

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 crime56.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Burglary11.65-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75100.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.7033.33%
Other theft32.200.00%
Robbery21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.15-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.65100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.70500.00%
Burglary53.30400.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime43.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-75.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.35100.00%
Burglary43.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.200.00%
Theft from the person12.200.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary810.4514.29%
Violence and sexual offences44.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.20-40.00%
Robbery21.650.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary712.10133.33%
Vehicle crime53.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Galton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hazeley Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Spreadbury Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Devon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Beechwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Lindens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Balden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Porters Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1