LAUREL ROAD, B21 9PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B21 9PE

LAUREL ROAD, B21 9PE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.03 per 1,000 population. This B21 9PE 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 9PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B21 9PE, encompassing approximately 4470 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B21 9PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Headingley Road with total crimes: 30
  • Mount Pleasant Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Brunswick Road with total crimes: 8

LAUREL ROAD, B21 9PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4021.03-13.04%
Shoplifting198.95-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour84.25-60.00%
Public order51.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.89-60.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Robbery20.45-71.43%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.52-9.80%
Shoplifting2110.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour204.7081.82%
Criminal damage and arson104.47-9.09%
Robbery72.2440.00%
Public order71.5716.67%
Vehicle crime61.57200.00%
Other theft51.3425.00%
Burglary31.12-57.14%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5125.7234.21%
Shoplifting1411.41-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson113.13175.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.4657.14%
Burglary72.460.00%
Public order61.57200.00%
Robbery51.3466.67%
Other theft41.1233.33%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Drugs20.45-33.33%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.460.00%
Shoplifting178.5070.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.800.00%
Burglary71.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-63.64%
Possession of weapons30.8950.00%
Other theft30.67-66.67%
Robbery30.67-25.00%
Drugs30.67200.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.5922.58%
Criminal damage and arson118.50175.00%
Shoplifting102.46-44.44%
Other theft92.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.01250.00%
Vehicle crime71.5716.67%
Burglary51.57-44.44%
Robbery41.12-33.33%
Other crime30.890.00%
Public order30.67-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.58-40.38%
Shoplifting186.93260.00%
Burglary94.03200.00%
Public order82.01100.00%
Other theft61.79100.00%
Robbery61.34100.00%
Vehicle crime61.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5221.2536.84%
Criminal damage and arson811.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.79200.00%
Shoplifting51.34150.00%
Vehicle crime41.12-71.43%
Public order40.8933.33%
Burglary30.89-75.00%
Robbery30.67200.00%
Other theft30.67-70.00%
Other crime20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.250.00%
Vehicle crime148.50133.33%
Burglary123.13-25.00%
Other theft102.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.24100.00%
Public order31.34-66.67%
Drugs20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-66.67%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Theft from the person20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.9180.95%
Burglary168.5060.00%
Public order93.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0120.00%
Vehicle crime61.34200.00%
Other theft51.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.67-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.09-25.00%
Burglary104.70-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.2475.00%
Other theft51.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.120.00%
Possession of weapons41.12300.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Drugs30.6750.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Robbery20.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.45-93.75%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.130.00%
Burglary166.260.00%
Shoplifting163.580.00%
Robbery63.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.340.00%
Public order41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 421 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
July 202446
June 202451
May 202438
April 202438
March 202431
February 202452
January 202438
December 202338
November 202321
October 202328

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202420
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202421
June 202414
May 202417
April 202410
March 202418
February 20245
January 20242
November 20231
October 202316

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 202414
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 202411
May 20244
April 202411
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 202412
December 202316
November 202310
October 202316

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Headingley Road
    Total30
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brunswick Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Golden Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Stockwell Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Cornwall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. College Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rosedene Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pike Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Antrobus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Elmhurst Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Grove Hill Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grove Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Windermere Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kilbys Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Invention Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Mervyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Winleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Centenary Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brunswick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1