B23 5GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5GB

B23 5GB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.53 per 1,000 population. This B23 5GB 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 5GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5GB, encompassing approximately 3893 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Eagle Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Witton Lodge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kittiwake Drive with total crimes: 3

B23 5GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.532100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.650.00%
Burglary51.540.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-96.30%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.6128.57%
Anti-social behaviour136.93116.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.34200.00%
Public order30.77-40.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.81-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3950.00%
Public order51.54400.00%
Robbery31.28-25.00%
Shoplifting30.77-50.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.8738.89%
Shoplifting66.42500.00%
Robbery41.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0333.33%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-25.00%
Burglary30.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7920.00%
Robbery104.6266.67%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.26-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5815.38%
Shoplifting93.8580.00%
Robbery62.31-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Public order41.03300.00%
Possession of weapons31.0350.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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 offences138.99-27.78%
Robbery103.34900.00%
Shoplifting52.5766.67%
Possession of weapons21.280.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.960.00%
Public order34.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-80.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0238.46%
Robbery54.62150.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.93-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-42.86%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.650.00%
Robbery51.800.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202413
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20241
July 202427
June 202421
May 202425
April 202418
March 202415
February 202413
January 202418
December 202318
November 202313
October 202322

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
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 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 47 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 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 5GB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Golden Eagle Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Witton Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Firecrest Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Shearwater Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Little Owl Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Gloriosa Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Royal Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Perry Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wendover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1