B21 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B21 8BB

B21 8BB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This B21 8BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B21 postcode area, which has experienced 487 crimes and a crime rate of 15.48 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B21 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B21 8BB, encompassing approximately 7852 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (3.92% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

B21 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10
  • Trafalgar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Mount Pleasant Avenue with total crimes: 8

B21 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.523.92%
Public order96.75200.00%
Other theft91.1528.57%
Vehicle crime91.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.15-41.67%
Burglary50.890.00%
Possession of weapons50.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.64-50.00%
Drugs50.6466.67%
Robbery30.64-25.00%
Theft from the person30.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5113.7513.33%
Criminal damage and arson126.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.53233.33%
Other theft71.2775.00%
Vehicle crime60.890.00%
Burglary50.76-28.57%
Robbery40.64-20.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Public order30.38-25.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4510.83-19.64%
Burglary75.730.00%
Vehicle crime60.89-40.00%
Robbery50.760.00%
Public order40.64-20.00%
Other theft40.51-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.51-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.51-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour30.38-40.00%
Drugs20.38-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5616.6851.35%
Possession of weapons117.13266.67%
Vehicle crime101.4042.86%
Drugs101.27233.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.27-42.86%
Burglary71.020.00%
Other theft50.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.64-44.44%
Public order50.64-16.67%
Robbery50.64150.00%
Other crime30.640.00%
Theft from the person30.3850.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3712.86-9.76%
Criminal damage and arson144.7140.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.7880.00%
Burglary71.15-41.67%
Other theft70.890.00%
Vehicle crime70.89-12.50%
Public order60.89-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.760.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Drugs30.3850.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4112.61-16.33%
Burglary125.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.53150.00%
Vehicle crime81.2714.29%
Public order81.02100.00%
Other theft71.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.89-28.57%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Robbery20.38-77.78%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4912.35-2.00%
Robbery96.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime70.89-58.82%
Burglary60.890.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.51-63.64%
Other theft30.51-50.00%
Other crime30.380.00%
Drugs20.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5013.758.70%
Vehicle crime176.37466.67%
Criminal damage and arson112.1722.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.4050.00%
Other theft61.1550.00%
Burglary60.76-50.00%
Robbery30.76-40.00%
Public order20.38-60.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.740.00%
Burglary125.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-25.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery50.6466.67%
Other theft40.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.51-40.00%
Shoplifting30.38200.00%
Possession of weapons30.38-25.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Drugs20.25-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4612.8631.43%
Criminal damage and arson125.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.530.00%
Burglary61.02-57.14%
Public order50.760.00%
Vehicle crime50.64-28.57%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.64300.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.840.00%
Burglary144.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.270.00%
Vehicle crime71.020.00%
Other theft60.890.00%
Public order50.760.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
July 202451
June 202445
May 202456
April 202437
March 202441
February 202449
January 202450
December 202346
November 202346
October 202335

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202417
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B21 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Trafalgar Road
    Total9
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Regent Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Farcroft Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Onibury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. New Inns Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Newcombe Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Murdock Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Carlton Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 13. Antrobus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Oakland Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rookery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Clent Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Aylesford Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Farcroft Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elmhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Maple Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 21. Perry Mill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Invention Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Linwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Warstone Terrace
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Alfred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Hamilton Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albion Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 28. Hollycroft Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Astley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Uplands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1