HANDSWORTH NEW ROAD, B18 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 4PH

HANDSWORTH NEW ROAD, B18 4PH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This B18 4PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B18 postcode area, which has experienced 327 crimes and a crime rate of 19.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B18 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 4PH, encompassing approximately 4238 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

B18 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Villiers Street with total crimes: 13
  • Beeton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 5

HANDSWORTH NEW ROAD, B18 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.39-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.4333.33%
Other crime71.89-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.650.00%
Other theft41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-57.14%
Public order30.71-40.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.47-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.75-17.14%
Other crime86.84166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.8975.00%
Vehicle crime71.65-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.65-25.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Possession of weapons31.180.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.2229.63%
Vehicle crime108.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.36-11.11%
Public order51.89-54.55%
Burglary41.18-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.94-60.00%
Other crime30.94-57.14%
Other theft20.71-71.43%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.1822.73%
Public order116.37120.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3650.00%
Burglary92.1250.00%
Vehicle crime82.1260.00%
Other crime71.89250.00%
Other theft71.650.00%
Possession of weapons41.650.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.63-31.25%
Other theft75.1975.00%
Burglary61.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.4250.00%
Vehicle crime51.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.18150.00%
Public order51.180.00%
Robbery31.1850.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.68-15.79%
Vehicle crime57.5525.00%
Public order51.18-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.180.00%
Other theft40.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.940.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-83.33%
Drugs10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.69-19.15%
Public order128.9633.33%
Burglary62.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Vehicle crime40.94-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-60.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Shoplifting20.47100.00%
Other crime20.47-71.43%
Robbery20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4725.2438.24%
Vehicle crime1211.0971.43%
Public order92.8380.00%
Burglary92.1250.00%
Other crime72.12133.33%
Other theft51.65150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-50.00%
Robbery40.94-33.33%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.93-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.020.00%
Vehicle crime71.8940.00%
Burglary61.6520.00%
Robbery61.42100.00%
Public order51.42-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-62.50%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71-60.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.8914.29%
Public order81.8960.00%
Other theft51.8925.00%
Vehicle crime51.18-28.57%
Burglary51.18150.00%
Robbery31.18200.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.24-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.550.00%
Vehicle crime71.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.650.00%
Public order51.420.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Other crime40.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202429
June 202435
May 202427
April 202422
March 202432
February 202438
January 202447
December 202334
November 202340
October 202332

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 202412
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B18 4PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Villiers Street
    Total13
    Other crime4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Beeton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Talbot Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Allens Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spring Grove Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Perrott Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Meredith Pool Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Markby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Conifer Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Allens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rectory Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Magdala Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Foundry Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Eva Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. James Turner Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Berry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Wellington Street
    Total1
    Other theft1