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

Overview of Crime in B21 9PG

LAUREL ROAD, B21 9PG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.28 per 1,000 population. This B21 9PG 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 9PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B21 9PG, encompassing approximately 5440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)

B21 9PG 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 9PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.28-20.83%
Shoplifting196.98-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour83.49-57.89%
Public order51.47-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-50.00%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Other theft30.55-50.00%
Burglary30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-85.71%
Other crime10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4824.6314.29%
Shoplifting218.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour193.8690.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.490.00%
Robbery71.4740.00%
Public order71.29-12.50%
Other theft61.29100.00%
Vehicle crime51.100.00%
Burglary40.92-20.00%
Drugs40.74100.00%
Possession of weapons40.7433.33%
Other crime10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4219.4810.53%
Shoplifting147.72-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour102.5711.11%
Public order81.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.4714.29%
Vehicle crime51.47400.00%
Burglary50.920.00%
Robbery50.9225.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.550.00%
Drugs20.55-66.67%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 offences3818.01-17.39%
Shoplifting176.9870.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.65-41.67%
Drugs61.29500.00%
Burglary51.10-28.57%
Public order40.920.00%
Other theft40.74-55.56%
Robbery40.740.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-85.71%

In April 2024, 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 offences4620.9531.43%
Criminal damage and arson128.4550.00%
Shoplifting102.21-44.44%
Other theft91.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.65300.00%
Vehicle crime71.4716.67%
Burglary71.2916.67%
Public order41.29-50.00%
Robbery40.74-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.65-35.19%
Shoplifting186.43260.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.310.00%
Public order81.47100.00%
Other theft61.4750.00%
Robbery61.100.00%
Vehicle crime61.1020.00%
Burglary61.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5419.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson89.9333.33%
Robbery61.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.10200.00%
Vehicle crime51.10-66.67%
Shoplifting50.92150.00%
Burglary40.92-63.64%
Public order40.74100.00%
Other theft40.74-55.56%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.282.44%
Vehicle crime157.72275.00%
Burglary112.760.00%
Other theft92.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6520.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.37-50.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.34-10.87%
Burglary117.5483.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-61.54%
Other theft50.92-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.74100.00%
Public order40.740.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.2843.75%
Criminal damage and arson138.45116.67%
Burglary62.39-60.00%
Other theft61.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.10-16.67%
Public order40.92-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.74200.00%
Robbery30.55-50.00%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.37-93.75%
Other crime10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.830.00%
Shoplifting165.880.00%
Burglary152.940.00%
Robbery62.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.100.00%
Public order51.100.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
July 202448
June 202442
May 202438
April 202446
March 202435
February 202454
January 202442
December 202341
November 202346
October 202332

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202419
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
December 20231
November 20233
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 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

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 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 202311
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B21 9PG 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. Cornwall Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rosedene Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pike Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Antrobus Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rookery Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 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. Kilbys Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Maple Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Perry Mill Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Invention Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mervyn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Laurel Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Winleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Centenary Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1