FOSSEWAY DRIVE, B23 5GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5GP

FOSSEWAY DRIVE, B23 5GP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.17 per 1,000 population. This B23 5GP 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 5GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5GP, encompassing approximately 1813 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cofield Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fosseway Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Guthrum Close with total crimes: 1

FOSSEWAY DRIVE, B23 5GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.170.00%
Burglary22.21-33.33%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-87.50%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.27-11.11%
Burglary34.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8250.00%
Burglary24.96100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.48-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.31400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.17-27.27%
Other theft24.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.68120.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.07500.00%
Vehicle crime33.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.65-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.27-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour42.7633.33%
Other theft22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.93120.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.07200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.82-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.76100.00%
Public order32.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-33.33%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.58-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.96200.00%
Burglary21.65-50.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5825.00%
Burglary45.51100.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.380.00%
Vehicle crime34.410.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cofield Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Fosseway Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Guthrum Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hawthorn Brook Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lakehouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wedmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warden Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Antrobus Road
    Total1
    Burglary1