SOUTH ROAD, B18 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 5LD

SOUTH ROAD, B18 5LD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.93 per 1,000 population. This B18 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 5LD, encompassing approximately 2267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

B18 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 10
  • Naden Road with total crimes: 7
  • South Road with total crimes: 6

SOUTH ROAD, B18 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.93-11.63%
Other theft816.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.53-36.36%
Burglary73.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0940.00%
Vehicle crime43.09-33.33%
Robbery31.760.00%
Possession of weapons31.3250.00%
Public order31.32-62.50%
Drugs21.32-50.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4343.6722.86%
Anti-social behaviour1118.9737.50%
Public order84.8560.00%
Burglary73.53133.33%
Vehicle crime63.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65-37.50%
Drugs42.210.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Theft from the person41.760.00%
Robbery31.760.00%
Possession of weapons21.32-60.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

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 offences3535.73-20.45%
Vehicle crime1015.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.4160.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.5333.33%
Public order53.5366.67%
Possession of weapons52.21400.00%
Other theft42.21-50.00%
Burglary31.76-25.00%
Robbery31.32200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4437.0510.00%
Other theft819.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime83.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.65-16.67%
Burglary42.2133.33%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Other crime21.32-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.738.11%
Other theft1017.6466.67%
Vehicle crime64.41500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65100.00%
Other crime41.76300.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Burglary31.76200.00%
Theft from the person21.32100.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.44-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.43-24.49%
Criminal damage and arson816.3214.29%
Other theft63.53-14.29%
Robbery42.65100.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Drugs31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.88-33.33%
Theft from the person10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4937.4996.00%
Anti-social behaviour721.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.0916.67%
Other theft73.0940.00%
Vehicle crime53.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.21200.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Public order20.88-50.00%
Robbery20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2531.32-19.35%
Vehicle crime1011.0342.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.410.00%
Burglary62.6520.00%
Other theft52.6566.67%
Public order42.21-20.00%
Robbery31.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-50.00%
Other crime31.3250.00%
Theft from the person21.32100.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.32-22.50%
Vehicle crime713.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.650.00%
Burglary52.6566.67%
Public order52.2125.00%
Robbery42.21-55.56%
Other theft31.76-40.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4034.85-6.98%
Robbery917.6480.00%
Vehicle crime83.97166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-25.00%
Other theft52.6566.67%
Public order42.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-66.67%
Burglary31.32-25.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4339.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.970.00%
Public order63.530.00%
Robbery52.650.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Possession of weapons41.760.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

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

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202443
June 202435
May 202444
April 202440
March 202437
February 202449
January 202425
December 202331
November 202340
October 202343

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Michael'S Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Naden Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Charleville Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Ashwin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Wretham Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wharf Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Weston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Rose Hill Road
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Southdown Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. St Michael'S Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Factory Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Whitmore Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. B4124
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Villa Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. South Road Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Newton Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Coveley Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Terrace Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Oak Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Abbots Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Soho Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Soho Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. North Western Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Piers Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Abbey Street North
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1