B23 5GS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5GS

B23 5GS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population. This B23 5GS 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 5GS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5GS, encompassing approximately 4366 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B23 5GS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Golden Eagle Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Eastdean Close with total crimes: 5
  • Nesscliffe Grove with total crimes: 3

B23 5GS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.45-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour86.18-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.8333.33%
Public order30.92-25.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.0547.37%
Anti-social behaviour116.4183.33%
Other theft42.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-20.00%
Public order40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

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 offences198.47-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.35500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3725.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In May 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 offences2510.3131.58%
Vehicle crime55.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-42.86%
Robbery30.9250.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.3918.75%
Criminal damage and arson74.35133.33%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.64-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour33.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6950.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.335.56%
Robbery34.350.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.415.88%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.7013.33%
Vehicle crime63.89100.00%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.10-11.76%
Other theft43.44300.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Robbery20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.890.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Robbery40.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202428
June 202419
May 202425
April 202419
March 202416
February 202419
January 202418
December 202317
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202411
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

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
February 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Golden Eagle Gardens
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Eastdean Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 3. Nesscliffe Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sheddington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Witton Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Turfpits Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Nightingale Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Endmoor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lydget Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bagshawe Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gloriosa Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Wendover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Old Beeches
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Warrington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1