B23 5XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 5XS

B23 5XS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.11 per 1,000 population. This B23 5XS 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 5XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5XS, encompassing approximately 3889 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B23 5XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shepherds Way with total crimes: 5
  • The Hurstway with total crimes: 5
  • Nesscliffe Grove with total crimes: 3

B23 5XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.1140.91%
Burglary67.97100.00%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.8022.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.66300.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-50.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.63100.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 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 offences249.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.170.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 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 offences159.2625.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.86100.00%
Public order41.54100.00%
Vehicle crime41.03100.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.68-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour43.86300.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.7443.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.91300.00%
Burglary21.03-50.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.236.67%
Burglary44.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Vehicle crime30.77200.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.71-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour33.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-71.43%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-83.33%
Public order10.26-50.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.660.00%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
July 202422
June 202418
May 202424
April 202415
March 202412
February 202415
January 202423
December 202316
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shepherds Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. The Hurstway
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Nesscliffe Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sheddington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Witton Lodge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kittiwake Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Capilano Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hales Gardens
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wardour Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Priors Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Guillimot Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rufford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Archers Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Jasmine Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lydget Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bagshawe Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Gloriosa Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Watney Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thornby Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chalford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Old Beeches
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Warrington Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Talbot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1