B18 4RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 4RL

B18 4RL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This B18 4RL 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 4RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 4RL, encompassing approximately 4453 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B18 4RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vinyard Close with total crimes: 7
  • Beeton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 5

B18 4RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.80-7.14%
Vehicle crime55.84-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-28.57%
Other theft41.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-42.86%
Drugs30.9050.00%
Other crime30.67-25.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Public order10.45-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.27-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour76.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5716.67%
Vehicle crime61.57-25.00%
Public order51.35150.00%
Other theft51.1266.67%
Other crime41.120.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4517.9640.62%
Vehicle crime810.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.57-33.33%
Burglary31.35-57.14%
Other theft30.67-50.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Public order20.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.2939.13%
Criminal damage and arson97.1980.00%
Vehicle crime82.0260.00%
Burglary71.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.5720.00%
Other theft61.35-45.45%
Other crime31.350.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Robbery10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.92-39.47%
Other theft115.16266.67%
Public order72.47250.00%
Vehicle crime51.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.12-16.67%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.15-2.56%
Criminal damage and arson68.53-25.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Other crime30.670.00%
Burglary20.67-71.43%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Public order20.45-75.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.2914.71%
Criminal damage and arson88.76166.67%
Public order81.800.00%
Burglary71.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Other theft30.90-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-75.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.210.00%
Vehicle crime127.6371.43%
Public order82.69700.00%
Burglary81.8014.29%
Robbery71.8016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.57100.00%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-62.50%
Drugs30.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

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 offences3416.173.03%
Criminal damage and arson87.63-20.00%
Burglary71.8016.67%
Vehicle crime71.57133.33%
Robbery61.57200.00%
Other theft31.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-57.14%
Other crime20.670.00%
Public order10.45-87.50%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.52-17.50%
Criminal damage and arson107.4142.86%
Public order82.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.80-22.22%
Burglary61.57100.00%
Other theft51.3566.67%
Vehicle crime31.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.980.00%
Vehicle crime92.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.020.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Burglary30.900.00%
Other theft30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202412
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 372 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202428
June 202445
May 202432
April 202423
March 202438
February 202439
January 202434
December 202334
November 202333
October 202340

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vinyard Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Factory Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nineveh Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meredith Pool Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Markby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Berry Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Foxcote Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Conifer Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Allens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Rectory Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. North Western Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. James Turner Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Berry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Central Park Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Musgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1