B18 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 5SD

B18 5SD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population. This B18 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 5SD, encompassing approximately 4333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B18 5SD area, explore the B18 5SD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

B18 5SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Talbot Street with total crimes: 5
  • Keepers Close with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Grove Gardens with total crimes: 4

B18 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.61-9.09%
Other theft64.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-57.14%
Public order30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.92-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.6275.00%
Public order51.6225.00%
Other crime41.15300.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.3141.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.8516.67%
Vehicle crime51.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-42.86%
Public order40.92100.00%
Burglary20.92-60.00%
Other theft20.46-60.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0841.18%
Criminal damage and arson75.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.6220.00%
Vehicle crime61.38100.00%
Other theft51.38-37.50%
Burglary51.150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Public order20.46-66.67%
Theft from the person20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.15-26.09%
Other theft83.92300.00%
Public order61.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.159.52%
Other crime45.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order20.46-77.78%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.23-19.23%
Public order94.8550.00%
Burglary52.08-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.15-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.92-7.14%
Vehicle crime116.0083.33%
Burglary92.54125.00%
Public order62.08500.00%
Other theft51.3866.67%
Robbery41.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-25.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.4616.67%
Vehicle crime61.6250.00%
Robbery41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Burglary40.92100.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order10.46-88.89%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.230.00%
Public order94.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202422
June 202434
May 202424
April 202417
March 202423
February 202421
January 202426
December 202328
November 202321

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Talbot Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Keepers Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Spring Grove Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Meredith Pool Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Markby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Allens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Kirby Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Rectory Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Waterside View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Anchor Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Quayside
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Waterside Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Coveley Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Preston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Berry Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Central Park Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Carlisle Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Norman Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Musgrave Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1