B18 4QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 4QW

B18 4QW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.04 per 1,000 population. This B18 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 4QW, encompassing approximately 2883 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-17.31% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)

B18 4QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Soho Road with total crimes: 10
  • Vinyard Close with total crimes: 7

B18 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4344.04-17.31%
Vehicle crime1414.91250.00%
Drugs104.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson72.770.00%
Public order72.43-36.36%
Other theft72.4316.67%
Shoplifting72.43250.00%
Theft from the person62.43200.00%
Robbery62.0820.00%
Burglary52.0866.67%
Possession of weapons41.73100.00%
Other crime21.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.22-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour1418.03-12.50%
Public order114.8537.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.81-30.00%
Other theft62.43-25.00%
Robbery52.080.00%
Drugs51.73150.00%
Vehicle crime41.73-63.64%
Burglary31.39-50.00%
Other crime31.04200.00%
Theft from the person21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.69-60.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6850.2861.90%
Anti-social behaviour1623.5860.00%
Vehicle crime115.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.81-16.67%
Other theft83.47-42.86%
Public order82.7714.29%
Burglary62.77-14.29%
Possession of weapons52.08400.00%
Robbery51.730.00%
Theft from the person31.7350.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4240.5727.27%
Other theft1414.5616.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.85200.00%
Vehicle crime114.16120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.8142.86%
Burglary73.4775.00%
Public order72.43-41.67%
Robbery52.4325.00%
Theft from the person21.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.69-60.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.90-52.17%
Public order1211.4450.00%
Other theft124.1671.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.1640.00%
Vehicle crime52.430.00%
Shoplifting51.73-54.55%
Burglary41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-66.67%
Robbery41.39100.00%
Other crime21.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69-80.00%
Theft from the person10.69-75.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6950.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1223.9320.00%
Shoplifting114.16266.67%
Possession of weapons103.81400.00%
Public order83.4714.29%
Other theft72.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.430.00%
Vehicle crime51.73150.00%
Burglary41.73-33.33%
Other crime41.390.00%
Theft from the person41.39-20.00%
Drugs41.39100.00%
Robbery21.39-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.296.98%
Criminal damage and arson1015.95400.00%
Public order73.47-36.36%
Burglary62.4320.00%
Other theft52.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.73-44.44%
Theft from the person51.73-16.67%
Shoplifting31.73-25.00%
Robbery31.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.04-33.33%
Drugs20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-81.82%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4340.57-20.37%
Vehicle crime1114.910.00%
Public order113.8183.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.8180.00%
Robbery93.1212.50%
Other theft73.1275.00%
Theft from the person62.43200.00%
Burglary52.08-44.44%
Drugs41.730.00%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Possession of weapons31.39200.00%
Other crime31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-81.82%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5439.18-8.47%
Vehicle crime1118.7283.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.81-31.25%
Burglary93.810.00%
Robbery83.12-38.46%
Public order62.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-61.54%
Other theft41.73-55.56%
Theft from the person21.39-33.33%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5950.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1620.4660.00%
Robbery135.55225.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.5130.00%
Public order104.5166.67%
Other theft93.47125.00%
Burglary93.1228.57%
Vehicle crime63.120.00%
Possession of weapons32.08-25.00%
Theft from the person31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-71.43%
Other crime10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5942.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour1020.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.470.00%
Burglary73.470.00%
Shoplifting72.430.00%
Public order62.430.00%
Vehicle crime62.080.00%
Possession of weapons42.080.00%
Robbery41.390.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Theft from the person31.390.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202414
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20244
March 202412
February 202410
January 20242
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 568 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
July 202452
June 202468
May 202442
April 202433
March 202469
February 202446
January 202443
December 202354
November 202359
October 202359

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 202410
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 64 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20238
November 202313
October 20234

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 202411
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Soho Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Vinyard Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Holliday Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grasmere Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tara Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ashwin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Union Row
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Talbot Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Marrowfat Lane
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Waverhill Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Allens Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Spring Grove Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Michael'S Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Factory Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belgrave Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Mary Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Nineveh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Meredith Pool Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Markby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Newton Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Berry Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 25. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 26. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Louise Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Foxcote Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Conifer Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Allens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1