B23 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5HE

B23 5HE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.73 per 1,000 population. This B23 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5HE, encompassing approximately 3893 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 5HE area, explore the B23 5HE 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5HE 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

B23 5HE 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.731700.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
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 offences10.26-94.44%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.62100.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.30-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.620.00%
Public order41.28300.00%
Shoplifting41.03-42.86%
Robbery31.030.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.3629.41%
Shoplifting75.65600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8066.67%
Possession of weapons31.280.00%
Robbery30.77-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77200.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0254.55%
Robbery104.3766.67%
Public order32.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Shoplifting10.26-87.50%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.040.00%
Shoplifting82.8333.33%
Robbery62.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Public order41.03300.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
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 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.99-38.89%
Robbery92.83350.00%
Shoplifting62.31100.00%
Possession of weapons31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6233.33%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery20.77-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2520.00%
Robbery64.62200.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.140.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 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 202418
June 202418
May 202422
April 202417
March 202411
February 202411
January 202418
December 202318
November 202315
October 202320

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 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 20249
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
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 5HE 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. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Weycroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sunnybank Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Crossways Green
    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
  • 19. Monkshood Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1