SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6JX

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6JX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This B23 6JX 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 6JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6JX, encompassing approximately 4545 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 6JX area, explore the B23 6JX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B23 6JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Heath Road with total crimes: 7
  • Bromford Close with total crimes: 5
  • Barnet Road with total crimes: 5

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.564.55%
Criminal damage and arson65.06100.00%
Vehicle crime51.32-16.67%
Other theft31.10-25.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6646.67%
Robbery64.840.00%
Vehicle crime61.3250.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Other crime30.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Public order20.44-33.33%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 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 offences157.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3050.00%
Vehicle crime41.320.00%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Public order30.66200.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.640.00%
Vehicle crime40.880.00%
Burglary20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-61.54%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.5813.04%
Vehicle crime35.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Public order10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.36228.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.06300.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-80.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96-68.18%
Vehicle crime51.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.4846.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.8466.67%
Other theft21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.16-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson33.300.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Public order20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In October 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 offences176.380.00%
Vehicle crime43.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202422
June 202415
May 202412
April 202410
March 202426
February 202423
January 20247
December 202322
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Short Heath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bromford Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Barnet Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Low Wood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hayland Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 6. Madehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Newnham Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ilford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glenville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hailsham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tedbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Regan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Raford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Glendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Finsbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camberley Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. B4531
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Haywards Close
    Total1
    Other theft1