RAFORD ROAD, B23 5PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5PE

RAFORD ROAD, B23 5PE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population. This B23 5PE 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 5PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5PE, encompassing approximately 4833 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Heath Road with total crimes: 7
  • Eastdean Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hayland Road with total crimes: 4

RAFORD ROAD, B23 5PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.97400.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Drugs30.62200.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.7220.00%
Other theft64.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Public order20.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.31-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson124.14100.00%
Burglary32.4850.00%
Public order30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.4831.25%
Criminal damage and arson64.3450.00%
Vehicle crime51.24150.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%
Robbery10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In April 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 offences167.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.3133.33%
Public order30.83200.00%
Robbery30.6250.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.6921.74%
Criminal damage and arson35.79-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62200.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.0764.29%
Other crime44.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.83-48.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.90-16.67%
Robbery31.030.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime20.41-66.67%
Burglary20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%
Public order10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.59100.00%
Vehicle crime61.2450.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2450.00%
Other theft53.72150.00%
Vehicle crime41.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Robbery40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202424
June 202420
May 202421
April 202416
March 202428
February 202423
January 202414
December 202327
November 202318
October 202312

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Short Heath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Eastdean Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 3. Hayland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Madehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sheddington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Flackwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chipstead Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newnham Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ilford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Turfpits Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Lambert Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tedbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Regan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Raford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Glendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Endmoor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lydget Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Finsbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Camberley Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1