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

Overview of Crime in B23 5YA

THE HURSTWAY, B23 5YA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population. This B23 5YA 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 5YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 5YA, encompassing approximately 4180 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B23 5YA 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

THE HURSTWAY, B23 5YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.2025.00%
Burglary67.18200.00%
Vehicle crime41.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.74300.00%
Public order40.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3166.67%
Public order21.20100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.0971.43%
Possession of weapons35.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Public order10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.377.69%
Criminal damage and arson73.3575.00%
Vehicle crime41.67100.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.74-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

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 offences156.70-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour43.59300.00%
Robbery30.960.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

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 offences238.3735.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.50100.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8513.33%
Burglary44.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Public order30.72200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery20.48100.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.94-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour23.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-66.67%
Other theft20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime20.48100.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.290.00%
Vehicle crime65.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.440.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202424
June 202418
May 202424
April 202414
March 202413
February 202415
January 202423
December 202317
November 202315
October 202322

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 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 5YA 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. Enderby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Primrose Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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