B18 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 5BB

B18 5BB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.14 per 1,000 population. This B18 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 5BB, encompassing approximately 2187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B18 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Naden Road with total crimes: 7
  • Great King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

B18 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.140.00%
Burglary67.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Robbery52.740.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.290.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Drugs31.830.00%
Public order31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.46-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.3452.63%
Criminal damage and arson713.26250.00%
Vehicle crime43.20-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Public order41.83100.00%
Theft from the person31.830.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.5718.75%
Vehicle crime98.6912.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.11100.00%
Burglary31.830.00%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-60.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Drugs10.91-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.8333.33%
Vehicle crime87.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6666.67%
Drugs32.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.91100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Robbery10.46-80.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.74-29.41%
Vehicle crime85.49300.00%
Robbery53.66150.00%
Burglary42.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.2888.89%
Criminal damage and arson57.77150.00%
Other theft32.29-25.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Robbery20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs10.91-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.46-47.06%
Other theft44.1133.33%
Drugs41.83300.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%
Robbery31.37-25.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.91-60.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.2813.33%
Vehicle crime57.7725.00%
Robbery42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-25.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.9136.36%
Criminal damage and arson46.860.00%
Robbery41.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.83-55.56%
Other theft31.830.00%
Burglary21.37-50.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.20-54.17%
Vehicle crime95.03350.00%
Robbery44.11100.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-20.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.31-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson510.97150.00%
Burglary42.29100.00%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Other theft31.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.370.00%
Robbery21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.91-60.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.46-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.340.00%
Public order711.880.00%
Other theft53.200.00%
Drugs52.290.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Robbery31.370.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202429
June 202419
May 202416
April 202412
March 202417
February 20249
January 202417
December 202315
November 202311
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B18 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Naden Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Great King Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Knightstone Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wharf Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Newtown Drive
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitmore Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Paxton Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hockley Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hylton Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Key Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Abbots Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Abbey Street North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Hurdlow Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Key Hill Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Heaton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Old Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1