B23 5FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5FD

B23 5FD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.12 per 1,000 population. This B23 5FD 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 5FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5FD, encompassing approximately 2562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B23 5FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maple Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Fulwell Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Capilano Road with total crimes: 3

B23 5FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.12-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.20133.33%
Vehicle crime42.73-20.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Public order31.1750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.174.17%
Vehicle crime59.7625.00%
Other theft41.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-50.00%
Public order21.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.699.09%
Anti-social behaviour69.370.00%
Burglary42.340.00%
Public order41.56300.00%
Vehicle crime41.56100.00%
Robbery31.56200.00%
Shoplifting31.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1750.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.7322.22%
Shoplifting68.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.34500.00%
Burglary42.340.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.39-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.78-5.26%
Robbery97.03350.00%
Public order43.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.56-50.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Shoplifting10.78-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.08-17.39%
Shoplifting97.4280.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5150.00%
Possession of weapons42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime41.56300.00%
Public order41.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Robbery20.78-81.82%
Other crime20.78100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.47-17.86%
Robbery118.98450.00%
Shoplifting54.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.56200.00%
Public order31.17-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.69-15.15%
Criminal damage and arson610.930.00%
Public order52.340.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Robbery20.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.5910.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.88-25.00%
Robbery62.34200.00%
Public order52.34400.00%
Burglary41.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-40.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.2042.86%
Criminal damage and arson811.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.12200.00%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Burglary41.95100.00%
Drugs31.560.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-83.33%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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 offences2119.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.200.00%
Other theft63.120.00%
Shoplifting32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
July 202425
June 202424
May 202422
April 202418
March 202419
February 202423
January 202428
December 202333
November 202330
October 202321

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20242
February 202411
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Maple Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Fulwell Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Elswick Grove
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Brackenbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Firecrest Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Shearwater Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Wimpole Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Little Owl Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Weycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sunnybank Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Crossways Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Royal Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Epping Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Dulwich Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dulwich Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Plumstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Watney Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Thornby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1