B2 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B2 2AB

B2 2AB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 178.12 per 1,000 population. This B2 2AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B2 postcode area, which has experienced 378 crimes and a crime rate of 372.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B2 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B2 2AB, encompassing approximately 320 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B2 2AB area, explore the B2 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Robbery: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B2 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

B2 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18178.12-37.93%
Other theft856.2533.33%
Robbery525.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.62-44.44%
Public order415.620.00%
Other crime412.5033.33%
Shoplifting412.50-20.00%
Drugs312.50-40.00%
Possession of weapons39.370.00%
Vehicle crime29.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.25-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29249.9931.82%
Robbery1090.62400.00%
Anti-social behaviour931.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson628.1220.00%
Other theft618.75500.00%
Shoplifting518.75400.00%
Drugs515.62400.00%
Public order415.6233.33%
Other crime312.50200.00%
Burglary29.37-71.43%
Vehicle crime16.25-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22178.12-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour768.75-36.36%
Burglary721.87133.33%
Criminal damage and arson521.87-28.57%
Vehicle crime515.6266.67%
Public order315.62-50.00%
Robbery29.370.00%
Possession of weapons26.250.00%
Shoplifting16.250.00%
Other crime13.120.00%
Other theft13.12-80.00%
Drugs13.12-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31228.1229.17%
Anti-social behaviour1196.87266.67%
Criminal damage and arson734.37250.00%
Public order621.87-14.29%
Other theft518.75-37.50%
Burglary315.6250.00%
Vehicle crime39.370.00%
Drugs29.370.00%
Robbery26.25-33.33%
Bicycle theft16.250.00%
Shoplifting13.12-85.71%
Theft from the person13.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24206.24-25.00%
Other theft875.0060.00%
Public order725.00133.33%
Shoplifting721.87250.00%
Vehicle crime321.87-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.37-25.00%
Robbery39.370.00%
Possession of weapons29.37-33.33%
Theft from the person26.25100.00%
Drugs26.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.25-50.00%
Burglary26.25100.00%
Other crime16.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32212.4918.52%
Vehicle crime10100.00150.00%
Other theft531.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour415.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson412.50300.00%
Possession of weapons312.50200.00%
Public order39.3750.00%
Robbery39.37-40.00%
Shoplifting29.37-85.71%
Theft from the person16.250.00%
Burglary13.12-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27221.870.00%
Shoplifting1484.37-36.36%
Other theft543.75-16.67%
Robbery515.620.00%
Vehicle crime415.62-33.33%
Burglary412.50100.00%
Drugs312.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.370.00%
Public order29.37-60.00%
Other crime16.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-80.00%
Theft from the person13.120.00%
Possession of weapons13.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27274.990.00%
Shoplifting2284.37450.00%
Vehicle crime668.750.00%
Other theft618.7550.00%
Public order518.7525.00%
Robbery515.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.6266.67%
Possession of weapons415.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.50-25.00%
Burglary29.370.00%
Bicycle theft16.250.00%
Drugs13.12-50.00%
Theft from the person13.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27199.9922.73%
Vehicle crime684.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour418.75-33.33%
Robbery412.50-42.86%
Possession of weapons412.5033.33%
Other theft412.50100.00%
Public order412.50-20.00%
Shoplifting412.50-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson312.50-25.00%
Drugs29.370.00%
Burglary26.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22224.99-15.38%
Shoplifting1368.75-7.14%
Vehicle crime940.62-18.18%
Robbery728.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour621.87-25.00%
Public order518.75-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson415.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons312.50-25.00%
Other theft29.37100.00%
Other crime16.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26290.620.00%
Shoplifting1481.250.00%
Vehicle crime1143.750.00%
Public order1134.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson834.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour825.000.00%
Robbery425.000.00%
Possession of weapons412.500.00%
Drugs212.500.00%
Burglary26.250.00%
Other crime26.250.00%
Other theft16.250.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202429
June 202422
May 202431
April 202424
March 202432
February 202427
January 202427
December 202327
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 202414
January 202422
December 20234
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B2 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burlington Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Newbury Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. St Stephens Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Attenborough Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Alma Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berry Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hatchett Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Shefford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Salstar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elkington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Chilwell Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Summer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Austin Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Porchester Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bourn Mill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1