FOREST DRIVE, B17 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B17 9HW

FOREST DRIVE, B17 9HW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This B17 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B17 9HW, encompassing approximately 3226 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B17 9HW area, explore the B17 9HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B17 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • York Street with total crimes: 5

FOREST DRIVE, B17 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.9940.00%
Vehicle crime62.17-57.14%
Shoplifting51.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-55.56%
Robbery21.240.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1413.95133.33%
Shoplifting104.3425.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.1028.57%
Other theft52.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.54-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.480.00%
Vehicle crime62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other theft20.62-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.40-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.7216.67%
Vehicle crime62.17100.00%
Other theft61.86100.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.86-66.67%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.09125.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.79-20.00%
Shoplifting82.48700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4833.33%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.99150.00%
Vehicle crime43.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-87.50%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.75300.00%
Vehicle crime52.480.00%
Other theft41.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.24300.00%
Burglary21.24-60.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.82-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.93-71.43%
Other theft20.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2350.00%
Burglary92.790.00%
Shoplifting72.79-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62100.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary910.850.00%
Shoplifting82.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.480.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B17 9HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Regent Road
    Total7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. York Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Forest Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kingscote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Pereira Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rose Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. East Pathway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bull Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. The Farthings
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. North Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Grays Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1