B18 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 7LG

B18 7LG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.85 per 1,000 population. This B18 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 7LG, encompassing approximately 3270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

B18 7LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 42
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Ellen Street with total crimes: 4

B18 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2623.858.33%
Violence and sexual offences227.9546.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.73-27.27%
Shoplifting62.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.83-45.45%
Robbery21.83100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-87.50%
Drugs10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2428.4414.29%
Violence and sexual offences157.34-51.61%
Shoplifting124.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.6757.14%
Vehicle crime113.36120.00%
Public order83.36100.00%
Drugs32.4550.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.1363.16%
Other theft219.48-8.70%
Shoplifting146.42366.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.2840.00%
Vehicle crime52.14-61.54%
Public order41.53100.00%
Burglary41.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%
Drugs20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2325.0715.00%
Violence and sexual offences197.035.56%
Vehicle crime135.818.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Robbery41.220.00%
Drugs41.220.00%
Shoplifting31.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.92100.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2024.77-35.48%
Violence and sexual offences186.12-25.00%
Vehicle crime125.50140.00%
Shoplifting93.67350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.75200.00%
Robbery41.830.00%
Burglary41.220.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3122.6347.62%
Violence and sexual offences249.484.35%
Anti-social behaviour57.340.00%
Vehicle crime51.53-44.44%
Robbery41.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-60.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.8564.29%
Other theft217.03-30.00%
Vehicle crime96.42-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.75-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Robbery20.92-60.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3025.07-18.92%
Vehicle crime149.17180.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.28-51.72%
Anti-social behaviour64.280.00%
Robbery51.830.00%
Shoplifting41.53-50.00%
Burglary21.22-66.67%
Other crime20.610.00%
Public order20.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3732.1176.19%
Violence and sexual offences2911.3152.63%
Shoplifting88.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4520.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Vehicle crime51.83-44.44%
Robbery51.53400.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-50.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2123.85-48.78%
Violence and sexual offences196.420.00%
Vehicle crime95.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.75100.00%
Burglary61.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Bicycle theft31.530.00%
Public order30.9250.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Shoplifting20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Robbery10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4128.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences1912.540.00%
Burglary85.810.00%
Vehicle crime72.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.140.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Bicycle theft31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202415
June 202431
May 202419
April 202418
March 202424
February 202423
January 202414
December 202329
November 202319
October 202319

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 295 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202421
May 202423
April 202420
March 202431
February 202421
January 202430
December 202337
November 202321
October 202341

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 20245
May 202413
April 202412
March 20245
February 20249
January 202414
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B18 7LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total42
    Other theft21
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ellen Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Knightstone Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Middleway View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Boar Hound Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paxton Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spring Hill
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clissold Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Waterside View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harmer Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. George Street West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Capstone Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Brookfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Crabtree Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Mearse Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mint Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1