SKYLARK CLOSE, B23 5GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5GE

SKYLARK CLOSE, B23 5GE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population. This B23 5GE 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 5GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5GE, encompassing approximately 3783 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (1700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5GE Crime Hotspots

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

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

SKYLARK CLOSE, B23 5GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.721700.00%
Burglary54.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.320.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-94.74%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1026.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.04-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour53.96150.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Robbery20.53-33.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6322.22%
Possession of weapons35.810.00%
Robbery30.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Public order10.53-66.67%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.0438.46%
Robbery94.7680.00%
Vehicle crime32.380.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.990.00%
Robbery53.44-50.00%
Public order41.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

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 offences138.72-18.75%
Robbery103.44900.00%
Shoplifting22.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.23300.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-83.33%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.7223.08%
Robbery64.23200.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.14-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.79200.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.290.00%
Robbery51.850.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
July 202419
June 202415
May 202422
April 202418
March 202413
February 202413
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313
October 202320

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
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 5GE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Golden Eagle Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Firecrest Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hastings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Shearwater Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 7. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Gloriosa Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Weycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. College Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Royal Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Perry Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wendover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hamm Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1