B23 5XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5XG

B23 5XG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.48 per 1,000 population. This B23 5XG 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 5XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5XG, encompassing approximately 3176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B23 5XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chinley Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Shepherds Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Hurstway with total crimes: 5

B23 5XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.4813.04%
Burglary58.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Other theft30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-66.67%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8035.29%
Public order67.24500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Robbery21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.07-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour65.3550.00%
Other theft41.89300.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.93300.00%
Burglary21.26-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3314.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.04200.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Other theft41.26300.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.930.00%
Vehicle crime24.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.98-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour24.41100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.1341.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.35300.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.24-7.69%
Burglary33.78200.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.82-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson24.09-71.43%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.200.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202423
June 202417
May 202422
April 202416
March 202414
February 202414
January 202417
December 202312
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chinley Grove
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shepherds Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. The Hurstway
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Witton Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wardour Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Priors Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Little Owl Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Rufford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Archers Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Langholm Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Bagshawe Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Watney Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thornby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old Beeches
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Warrington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Talbot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Butlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1