KIRKWOOD AVENUE, B23 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5QF

KIRKWOOD AVENUE, B23 5QF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This B23 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5QF, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mothers Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Anstey Fields with total crimes: 2

KIRKWOOD AVENUE, B23 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.691000.00%
Other crime23.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.36-90.91%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Vehicle crime41.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.88-52.17%
Vehicle crime53.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Public order21.42-50.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2153.33%
Anti-social behaviour48.170.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-75.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.0287.50%
Vehicle crime85.330.00%
Burglary32.840.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime89.2460.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.84-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.84-33.33%
Public order31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.33100.00%
Vehicle crime52.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78-40.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In January 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 offences1811.3720.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-71.43%
Burglary20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3166.67%
Vehicle crime75.33600.00%
Burglary32.490.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.40-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour43.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.790.00%
Vehicle crime56.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 202411
June 202411
May 202423
April 202415
March 20248
February 202415
January 202418
December 202315
November 20239
October 202319

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
April 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mothers Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cherry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Anstey Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gravelly Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. B4142
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cayton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Sheffield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Goosemoor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lakehouse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1