B18 9JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B18 9JU

B18 9JU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.82 per 1,000 population. This B18 9JU 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 9JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B18 9JU, encompassing approximately 1773 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B18 9JU area, explore the B18 9JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B18 9JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 11
  • Great King Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

B18 9JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.820.00%
Vehicle crime99.580.00%
Burglary85.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.510.00%
Robbery53.950.00%
Other theft42.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.250.00%
Public order32.25200.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.56-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.0366.67%
Criminal damage and arson716.910.00%
Public order73.95600.00%
Drugs63.95100.00%
Vehicle crime53.38-44.44%
Robbery42.82300.00%
Burglary42.25100.00%
Theft from the person32.250.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Shoplifting11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.315.88%
Vehicle crime910.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.07133.33%
Possession of weapons43.95100.00%
Other theft42.2533.33%
Drugs32.2550.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.9921.43%
Vehicle crime39.58-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Other theft31.6950.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Possession of weapons21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft21.130.00%
Public order11.13-66.67%
Robbery10.56-80.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.80-17.65%
Vehicle crime77.89133.33%
Robbery53.95150.00%
Burglary42.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Public order32.2550.00%
Drugs21.69100.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%

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 offences1724.8030.77%
Criminal damage and arson59.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-25.00%
Other theft31.69-57.14%
Burglary31.69-40.00%
Theft from the person21.690.00%
Robbery21.13-33.33%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Drugs11.13-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.1930.00%
Other theft77.3375.00%
Drugs53.95150.00%
Burglary52.82400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8266.67%
Vehicle crime42.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25100.00%
Robbery32.25-25.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.86-44.44%
Vehicle crime55.6466.67%
Other theft42.8233.33%
Robbery42.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69-33.33%
Drugs21.130.00%
Burglary11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.42-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour310.150.00%
Other theft31.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-50.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Robbery10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.01-9.52%
Other theft910.71125.00%
Vehicle crime65.0720.00%
Burglary53.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82-50.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Shoplifting21.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.260.00%
Public order711.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Vehicle crime52.820.00%
Other theft42.820.00%
Shoplifting32.250.00%
Robbery21.690.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202430
June 202418
May 202417
April 202414
March 202417
February 202413
January 202410
December 202318
November 202319
October 202321

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20237

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B18 9JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Newtown Drive
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitmore Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hockley Hill
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westhorpe Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Stainsby Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Smith Street
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 10. Park Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hylton Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 12. Key Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Hurdlow Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Key Hill Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Heaton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Old Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Farm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Guest Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Hadfield Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Unett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Windley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barr Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Hockley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Spencer Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Branston Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1