B2 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B2 2PL

B2 2PL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 249.99 per 1,000 population. This B2 2PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B2 postcode area, which has experienced 361 crimes and a crime rate of 356.02 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

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

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Robbery: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

B2 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 12
  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 5

B2 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences26290.6230.00%
Shoplifting1481.2575.00%
Vehicle crime1143.75175.00%
Public order1134.3710.00%
Criminal damage and arson834.37700.00%
Anti-social behaviour825.0060.00%
Robbery425.00100.00%
Possession of weapons412.50300.00%
Drugs212.50100.00%
Burglary26.25-50.00%
Other crime26.250.00%
Other theft16.25-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20199.990.00%
Public order1062.500.00%
Shoplifting831.250.00%
Other theft725.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour521.870.00%
Vehicle crime415.620.00%
Burglary412.500.00%
Robbery212.500.00%
Drugs16.250.00%
Bicycle theft13.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.120.00%
Possession of weapons13.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

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
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

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
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202422
May 202431
April 202424
March 202432
February 202427
January 202427
December 202327
November 202322
October 202326
September 202320

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 202414
January 202422
December 20234
November 202313
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 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
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Burlington Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Thomas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Newbury Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Attenborough Close
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Galena Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
  • 8. Moorsom Street
    Total3
    Robbery3
  • 9. Mayflower Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alma Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Berry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Miller Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Frankfort Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Austin Lane
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 15. Hockley Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aston Brook Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. St Stephens Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Elkington Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Porchester Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Bourn Mill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Old Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boxhill Close
    Total1
    Other crime1