NORTHCROFT WAY, B23 6GE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6GE

NORTHCROFT WAY, B23 6GE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.58 per 1,000 population. This B23 6GE 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 6GE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6GE, encompassing approximately 5518 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-23.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

B23 6GE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 16
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

NORTHCROFT WAY, B23 6GE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4315.58-23.21%
Anti-social behaviour137.7944.44%
Criminal damage and arson82.3614.29%
Vehicle crime61.4520.00%
Other theft41.09-20.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.360.00%
Burglary20.36-80.00%
Other crime20.36100.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%
Drugs10.18-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5621.02-1.75%
Burglary1010.15400.00%
Drugs101.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.8112.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-22.22%
Other theft51.270.00%
Vehicle crime50.9166.67%
Theft from the person40.910.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Possession of weapons20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.36-60.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5718.6626.67%
Criminal damage and arson910.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.63-60.00%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Shoplifting50.910.00%
Drugs40.91-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.72-66.67%
Other crime20.54-50.00%
Robbery20.36-33.33%
Public order20.36-71.43%
Burglary20.36-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.15122.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.6250.00%
Vehicle crime91.6350.00%
Public order71.63-22.22%
Possession of weapons61.27200.00%
Drugs51.0966.67%
Shoplifting50.9125.00%
Other crime40.91-20.00%
Robbery30.72-40.00%
Burglary30.540.00%
Other theft20.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5020.116.38%
Public order99.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.6380.00%
Other theft81.6360.00%
Vehicle crime61.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.09-25.00%
Robbery51.09150.00%
Other crime50.91400.00%
Shoplifting40.910.00%
Drugs30.720.00%
Burglary30.54-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.54-33.33%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.52-11.11%
Vehicle crime81.45300.00%
Burglary71.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Other theft50.910.00%
Possession of weapons30.91-25.00%
Public order30.54200.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.85-26.56%
Criminal damage and arson98.5228.57%
Burglary71.6375.00%
Other theft51.27-37.50%
Shoplifting50.91-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.91-28.57%
Drugs50.9166.67%
Possession of weapons40.91300.00%
Other crime20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-75.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Public order10.18-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6422.296.67%
Vehicle crime811.60-11.11%
Other theft81.45-20.00%
Shoplifting81.45300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4575.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.27600.00%
Public order61.27100.00%
Other crime51.090.00%
Burglary40.91-33.33%
Drugs30.7250.00%
Robbery20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6018.85-4.76%
Other theft1010.8742.86%
Vehicle crime91.81125.00%
Burglary61.63-14.29%
Robbery51.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-55.56%
Public order30.72-40.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons20.36-66.67%
Drugs20.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6320.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson911.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour81.63-33.33%
Burglary71.450.00%
Other theft71.2716.67%
Possession of weapons61.27200.00%
Public order51.09-54.55%
Vehicle crime40.91-55.56%
Robbery30.7250.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7223.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.050.00%
Public order112.170.00%
Vehicle crime91.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.630.00%
Other theft61.450.00%
Theft from the person21.090.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.360.00%
Robbery20.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 604 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
July 202456
June 202457
May 202445
April 202450
March 202447
February 202447
January 202464
December 202360
November 202363
October 202372

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20249
June 20248
May 202420
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ilsley Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Anchorage Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Northcroft Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Stockland Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Frances Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Southcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sunnyside Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
  • 12. Ravenhurst Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Draycott Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boundary Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Springfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. The Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Hunton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chudleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Lambourn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Mere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Derrydown Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Fentham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Hermitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1