THE HURSTWAY, B23 5XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5XH

THE HURSTWAY, B23 5XH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.16 per 1,000 population. This B23 5XH 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 5XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5XH, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 5XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chinley Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Maple Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Shepherds Way with total crimes: 5

THE HURSTWAY, B23 5XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.1621.74%
Burglary512.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Public order31.77-25.00%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-71.43%
Drugs10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.829.52%
Criminal damage and arson710.20600.00%
Burglary63.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-20.00%
Public order41.770.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Robbery21.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.40-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour59.310.00%
Other theft42.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.770.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5115.79%
Anti-social behaviour59.75150.00%
Possession of weapons22.22100.00%
Burglary20.89-60.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1920.8326.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.42133.33%
Other theft53.10400.00%
Burglary52.22400.00%
Vehicle crime42.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Public order20.89-33.33%
Robbery10.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.52-37.50%
Public order36.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour310.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.305.88%
Vehicle crime37.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.33200.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Public order10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.30-10.53%
Vehicle crime47.54300.00%
Burglary31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33-60.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.96-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour58.420.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Burglary20.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.750.00%
Burglary42.660.00%
Other theft31.770.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202423
June 202421
May 202422
April 202419
March 202415
February 202424
January 202418
December 202317
November 202319
October 202322

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

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 5XH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chinley Grove
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Maple Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Shepherds Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. The Hurstway
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rivington Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wardour Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Priors Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Twickenham Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rufford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Archers Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Langholm Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Watney Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thornby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Old Beeches
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Talbot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Butlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1