B23 5FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5FL

B23 5FL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.43 per 1,000 population. This B23 5FL 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 5FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5FL, encompassing approximately 3260 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kittiwake Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Capilano Road with total crimes: 3
  • Firecrest Close with total crimes: 2

B23 5FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.431600.00%
Burglary45.210.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.31-95.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.355.26%
Anti-social behaviour96.1350.00%
Public order22.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.72-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.8350.00%
Public order41.84300.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Shoplifting30.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.7253.85%
Shoplifting66.13500.00%
Vehicle crime41.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23100.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Robbery30.92-70.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.12-7.14%
Robbery103.9966.67%
Public order33.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61100.00%
Drugs20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.337.69%
Shoplifting94.2980.00%
Robbery62.76-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Public order41.23300.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.73-38.10%
Robbery103.99400.00%
Shoplifting53.0766.67%
Possession of weapons31.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.965.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.4433.33%
Public order31.23-40.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Robbery20.61-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.2711.11%
Robbery56.13150.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.12-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson45.52-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Robbery20.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.590.00%
Other theft31.530.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202420
June 202419
May 202420
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 202421
December 202320
November 202318
October 202328

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Firecrest Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shearwater Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Wimpole Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Owl Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Weycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sunnybank Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Crossways Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Royal Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Perry Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wendover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Epping Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Dulwich Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Plumstead Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1