SOMERTON DRIVE, B23 5ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5ST

SOMERTON DRIVE, B23 5ST, Birmingham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This B23 5ST 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 5ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5ST, encompassing approximately 4876 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 5ST area, explore the B23 5ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B23 5ST area, visit the B23 5ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Johnson Road with total crimes: 5
  • Gravelly Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Thomas Walsh Avenue with total crimes: 3

SOMERTON DRIVE, B23 5ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.200.00%
Burglary54.510.00%
Other crime41.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.36-18.42%
Criminal damage and arson96.3628.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.8533.33%
Public order61.640.00%
Vehicle crime61.23-45.45%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.77-22.45%
Vehicle crime117.7983.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.2616.67%
Public order61.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.23-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other theft10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.6458.06%
Anti-social behaviour1210.05300.00%
Public order72.46250.00%
Vehicle crime61.44-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.2350.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.1034.78%
Vehicle crime116.3683.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-57.14%
Burglary30.620.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.66-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson84.7260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.640.00%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.876.90%
Anti-social behaviour76.3616.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4425.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting20.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.41-77.78%
Other crime10.41-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.9426.09%
Vehicle crime95.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85200.00%
Public order41.2333.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.8233.33%
Burglary40.8233.33%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Other crime30.620.00%
Shoplifting30.6250.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.64-8.00%
Vehicle crime64.72100.00%
Robbery41.230.00%
Public order30.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Burglary30.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Shoplifting20.41100.00%
Other theft10.41-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.250.00%
Other theft65.130.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20246
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202431
June 202438
May 202449
April 202431
March 202423
February 202431
January 202429
December 202323
November 202325

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 202411
March 20246
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Johnson Road
    Total5
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Gravelly Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Thomas Walsh Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stonnal Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Abbey Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Portfield Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mothers Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cherry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Anstey Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. B4142
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Rogerfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechmount Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Banners Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wilmot Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Dean Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Sir Benjamin Stone Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Arthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Sheffield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1