ASHLEY ROAD, B23 6BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6BX

ASHLEY ROAD, B23 6BX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.03 per 1,000 population. This B23 6BX 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 6BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6BX, encompassing approximately 5487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 6BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Road with total crimes: 12
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 8
  • Gravelly Hill North with total crimes: 4

ASHLEY ROAD, B23 6BX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.640.00%
Other theft71.460.00%
Burglary61.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Drugs40.730.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.18-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.68-4.00%
Other theft108.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.82-9.09%
Drugs91.82800.00%
Burglary71.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.28-22.22%
Public order41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime40.73100.00%
Possession of weapons40.73300.00%
Robbery30.73200.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.95-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour119.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.00-18.18%
Other theft51.640.00%
Public order50.91-16.67%
Burglary50.91-28.57%
Vehicle crime20.91-80.00%
Other crime20.36-60.00%
Robbery10.36-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Drugs10.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5822.9687.10%
Criminal damage and arson1110.57120.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.0022.22%
Vehicle crime102.00233.33%
Burglary71.82600.00%
Public order61.28-14.29%
Other theft51.09-50.00%
Other crime50.9166.67%
Robbery50.91400.00%
Possession of weapons50.91150.00%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.03-45.61%
Other theft105.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.82200.00%
Public order71.6440.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-54.55%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Other crime30.5550.00%
Vehicle crime30.55-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Burglary10.18-87.50%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5718.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.3983.33%
Burglary82.0014.29%
Vehicle crime71.4616.67%
Other theft51.28-28.57%
Public order50.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-57.14%
Other crime20.55-50.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.31-17.39%
Other theft76.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.28250.00%
Burglary71.280.00%
Vehicle crime61.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.090.00%
Other crime41.09-42.86%
Public order30.73-57.14%
Drugs30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4616.95-11.54%
Public order78.38250.00%
Burglary71.28133.33%
Other crime71.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2820.00%
Other theft61.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-66.67%
Drugs30.5550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Robbery20.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.36-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5217.13-16.13%
Vehicle crime99.48125.00%
Other theft81.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.46-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson50.91-50.00%
Robbery40.91-20.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Drugs20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-75.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6220.7812.73%
Anti-social behaviour1211.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.19-23.08%
Possession of weapons81.82300.00%
Other theft71.4640.00%
Robbery51.28-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.91-50.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Drugs10.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.020.00%
Vehicle crime82.370.00%
Robbery71.460.00%
Other theft51.280.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
July 202448
June 202450
May 202458
April 202431
March 202457
February 202438
January 202446
December 202352
November 202362
October 202355

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 202312
October 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
October 20231

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 6BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Slade Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gravelly Hill North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Prince William Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Holden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Southcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sunnyside Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 10. Oxted Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Knights Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Springfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. The Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Windsor Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Hunton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hillaries Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. St Thomas' Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Derrydown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fentham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Hermitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. The Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Gravelly Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rosary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1