B23 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5BD

B23 5BD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.58 per 1,000 population. This B23 5BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B23 postcode area, which has experienced 565 crimes and a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B23 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5BD, encompassing approximately 3829 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)

B23 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Eagle Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Nesscliffe Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Witton Lodge Road with total crimes: 3

B23 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.580.00%
Burglary77.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.83-53.85%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.8815.38%
Anti-social behaviour137.8362.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.39200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7850.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.84-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour86.79100.00%
Burglary32.090.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Robbery30.78-25.00%
Shoplifting30.78-50.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.1042.11%
Shoplifting67.05500.00%
Robbery41.57-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.0433.33%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-50.00%
Burglary30.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.1035.71%
Robbery94.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3550.00%
Vehicle crime61.5750.00%
Public order51.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.49-26.32%
Shoplifting83.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09100.00%
Vehicle crime41.04300.00%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Robbery30.78-66.67%
Public order30.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.230.00%
Robbery94.96800.00%
Shoplifting42.3533.33%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.88-5.00%
Public order34.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.26-83.33%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.230.00%
Robbery65.22200.00%
Public order41.57300.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.44-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson55.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Drugs20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Vehicle crime30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Robbery30.780.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202430
June 202426
May 202427
April 202419
March 202414
February 202419
January 202419
December 202320
November 202320
October 202321

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202413
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 5BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Golden Eagle Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Nesscliffe Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Witton Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wardour Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Firecrest Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Shearwater Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Little Owl Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Gloriosa Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Weycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Sunnybank Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Royal Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Wendover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Watney Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Thornby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Old Beeches
    Total1
    Burglary1