B17 8YQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 8YQ

B17 8YQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This B17 8YQ 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 8YQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 8YQ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)

B17 8YQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Ridgacre Lane with total crimes: 4

B17 8YQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14NA75.00%
Burglary6NA20.00%
Violence and sexual offences5NA-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson4NA300.00%
Shoplifting4NA-75.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-25.00%
Other crime2NA-33.33%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Robbery1NA-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting16NA433.33%
Violence and sexual offences13NA-13.33%
Other theft8NA-27.27%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA25.00%
Other theft11NA-8.33%
Burglary4NA33.33%
Shoplifting3NA-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime2NA-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%
Other crime1NA-66.67%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12NA20.00%
Other theft12NA33.33%
Vehicle crime7NA133.33%
Shoplifting7NA-30.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10NA25.00%
Violence and sexual offences10NA66.67%
Other theft9NA-18.18%
Vehicle crime3NA200.00%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-80.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11NA-8.33%
Shoplifting8NA700.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%
Burglary1NA-75.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12NA300.00%
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Burglary4NA33.33%
Criminal damage and arson3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-60.00%
Shoplifting1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA-25.00%
Vehicle crime5NA66.67%
Other theft3NA-75.00%
Burglary3NA-25.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12NA9.09%
Violence and sexual offences8NA-20.00%
Burglary4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11NA10.00%
Violence and sexual offences10NA11.11%
Burglary5NA150.00%
Vehicle crime5NA-28.57%
Public order4NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson4NA100.00%
Possession of weapons2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10NA-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-40.00%
Vehicle crime7NA133.33%
Public order6NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA66.67%
Burglary2NA-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences15NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Public order2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

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
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 20243
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 202415
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ridgacre Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hernehurst
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Woodgreen Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Daventry Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridgacre Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Holly Bush Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. A456
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clive Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grayswood Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Middle Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Warple Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lunt Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Max Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. White Road
    Total1
    Other crime1