B23 5DH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5DH

B23 5DH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This B23 5DH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B23 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B23 5DH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5DH, encompassing approximately 4177 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 5DH area, explore the B23 5DH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B23 5DH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Eagle Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • Wendover Road with total crimes: 8
  • Poppymead with total crimes: 5

B23 5DH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8733.33%
Public order40.960.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.79100.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Robbery20.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.0131.58%
Robbery45.98-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.72-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

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 offences1912.2158.33%
Robbery94.55350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1525.00%
Public order51.2066.67%
Vehicle crime51.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.66-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Possession of weapons30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.72200.00%
Public order30.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Robbery20.48-77.78%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.1413.33%
Robbery94.07800.00%
Possession of weapons22.150.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.4615.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.59100.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.24-80.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.86-7.14%
Vehicle crime53.11150.00%
Robbery51.20150.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Robbery20.48-60.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.90-51.72%
Robbery53.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.29163.64%
Burglary56.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.630.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Burglary40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202420
May 202425
April 202419
March 202412
February 202417
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202314
September 202329
August 202311

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Golden Eagle Gardens
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wendover Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Poppymead
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Turfpits Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 5. Eastdean Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bluebell Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kingfisher Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lapwing Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Jonquil Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Perry Common Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Nesscliffe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Oak Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Firecrest Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Foxglove Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Nightjar Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Guillimot Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Little Owl Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1