THE CLOSE, B17 8TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8TU

THE CLOSE, B17 8TU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.54 per 1,000 population. This B17 8TU 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 8TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8TU, encompassing approximately 1612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B17 8TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • A4123 with total crimes: 5
  • Galton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hazeley Close with total crimes: 1

THE CLOSE, B17 8TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.10200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8650.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences68.06100.00%
Possession of weapons23.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-60.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 crime56.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.10200.00%
Burglary11.86-66.67%
Public order10.620.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1050.00%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Other theft21.86-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.24-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In April 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 offences712.4175.00%
Vehicle crime34.3450.00%
Other theft31.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86100.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.30-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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 offences811.16166.67%
Burglary54.96150.00%
Vehicle crime23.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-50.00%
Burglary21.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.9250.00%
Vehicle crime43.720.00%
Burglary32.48-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-50.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary814.2733.33%
Vehicle crime44.96-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-42.86%
Other theft22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

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 offences714.270.00%
Burglary64.340.00%
Vehicle crime53.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 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 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 8TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. A4123
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Galton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 10. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Public order1