B21 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B21 9AJ

B21 9AJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This B21 9AJ 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 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B21 9AJ, encompassing approximately 8563 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)

B21 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10

B21 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5420.09-27.03%
Drugs176.3188.89%
Vehicle crime141.99133.33%
Anti-social behaviour141.637.69%
Possession of weapons131.63225.00%
Shoplifting131.5244.44%
Public order91.5212.50%
Robbery91.05-35.71%
Other theft81.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-30.00%
Theft from the person60.82200.00%
Burglary60.700.00%
Bicycle theft20.70100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7419.2710.45%
Robbery148.6455.56%
Anti-social behaviour131.63-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson101.520.00%
Drugs91.17350.00%
Shoplifting91.050.00%
Public order81.05-27.27%
Other theft80.93-33.33%
Burglary60.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime60.70-40.00%
Possession of weapons40.70-33.33%
Theft from the person20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6719.278.06%
Anti-social behaviour167.8277.78%
Other theft121.87-20.00%
Public order111.4037.50%
Criminal damage and arson101.2825.00%
Vehicle crime101.17-9.09%
Robbery91.17-18.18%
Shoplifting91.05-35.71%
Burglary81.0533.33%
Possession of weapons60.9350.00%
Theft from the person30.7050.00%
Drugs20.35-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6218.921.64%
Other theft157.2436.36%
Shoplifting141.750.00%
Vehicle crime111.6322.22%
Robbery111.28120.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.280.00%
Drugs91.0528.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.0560.00%
Public order80.93-27.27%
Burglary60.930.00%
Possession of weapons40.7033.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6117.28-10.29%
Shoplifting147.12-12.50%
Other theft111.6322.22%
Public order111.28-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour91.28-10.00%
Vehicle crime91.05-30.77%
Drugs71.0575.00%
Burglary60.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.70-72.22%
Robbery50.58-16.67%
Theft from the person40.580.00%
Possession of weapons30.47-72.73%
Bicycle theft20.35100.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6821.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson187.94157.14%
Shoplifting162.10300.00%
Burglary141.87133.33%
Vehicle crime131.638.33%
Public order121.52100.00%
Possession of weapons111.40175.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.2811.11%
Other theft91.17200.00%
Robbery61.05-25.00%
Theft from the person40.70-20.00%
Drugs40.4733.33%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5114.130.00%
Vehicle crime125.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.40-10.00%
Robbery81.05-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson70.93-12.50%
Public order60.82-45.45%
Burglary60.70200.00%
Theft from the person50.70-16.67%
Possession of weapons40.5833.33%
Shoplifting40.47-33.33%
Other theft30.47-57.14%
Drugs30.35-25.00%
Other crime20.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.35-27.14%
Vehicle crime155.9687.50%
Robbery141.7540.00%
Public order111.63-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.17-42.86%
Other theft70.930.00%
Theft from the person60.82200.00%
Shoplifting60.700.00%
Drugs40.70300.00%
Possession of weapons30.470.00%
Other crime30.35200.00%
Burglary20.35-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7018.106.06%
Burglary148.17-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson141.630.00%
Public order131.6362.50%
Anti-social behaviour121.5220.00%
Robbery101.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime81.17-20.00%
Other theft70.93-36.36%
Possession of weapons30.82-25.00%
Theft from the person20.35-50.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6619.978.20%
Burglary167.7160.00%
Robbery151.87114.29%
Criminal damage and arson141.75-12.50%
Other theft111.6337.50%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Public order81.17-11.11%
Shoplifting60.93-50.00%
Drugs40.70100.00%
Possession of weapons40.470.00%
Theft from the person40.47-33.33%
Other crime30.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6119.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.870.00%
Shoplifting121.630.00%
Burglary101.400.00%
Vehicle crime101.170.00%
Public order91.170.00%
Other theft81.050.00%
Robbery70.930.00%
Theft from the person60.820.00%
Possession of weapons40.700.00%
Other crime30.470.00%
Drugs20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 59 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 685 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
July 202474
June 202467
May 202462
April 202461
March 202468
February 202451
January 202451
December 202370
November 202366
October 202361

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 202412
February 20246
January 202411
December 202313
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 202414
December 202310
November 202315
October 20237

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411
April 20249
March 202413
February 202412
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 202418
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 202314
October 202316

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202413
June 202416
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20242
December 202314
November 202316
October 202310

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 202416
February 20244
January 20246
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B21 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total10
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Soho Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Trafalgar Road
    Total9
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Barn Lane
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sycamore Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Holliday Road
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tara Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Union Row
    Total5
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Leyton Road
    Total5
    Possession of weapons3
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arthur Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Marrowfat Lane
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waverhill Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Murdock Road
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Queens Head Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mostyn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Whateley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Branksome Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Oakland Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Perry Mill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Linwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Warstone Terrace
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 27. Alfred Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Babington Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 30. Boulton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2