B23 5PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5PZ

B23 5PZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This B23 5PZ 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 5PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5PZ, encompassing approximately 5152 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 7
  • Thomas Walsh Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Madehurst Road with total crimes: 3

B23 5PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.381600.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.300.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Public order10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.19-95.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences208.93-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson73.8840.00%
Vehicle crime41.36-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour40.78-20.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Burglary30.58200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime94.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7566.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-16.67%
Public order30.970.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.7021.74%
Anti-social behaviour65.43200.00%
Vehicle crime31.16-70.00%
Public order30.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7076.92%
Vehicle crime104.46-9.09%
Other theft31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.58-25.00%
Public order30.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-50.00%
Burglary20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime112.52450.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.780.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.3262.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.97-20.00%
Public order30.78200.00%
Other crime30.58200.00%
Other theft30.5850.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-77.78%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.09-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.11400.00%
Vehicle crime91.94350.00%
Burglary71.7575.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.360.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In December 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 offences176.79-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson53.300.00%
Burglary40.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Other crime20.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences196.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.160.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20249
May 20243
April 202410
March 202411
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202420
June 202421
May 202428
April 202423
March 202413
February 202426
January 202416
December 202317
November 202319

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norfolk Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thomas Walsh Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Madehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gravelly Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mothers Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Simmons Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Anstey Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. B4142
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Harcourt Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newnham Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dean Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cayton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Arthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Goosemoor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1