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

Overview of Crime in B23 6LB

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6LB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This B23 6LB 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 6LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6LB, encompassing approximately 4257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B23 6LB Crime Hotspots

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

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

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences189.86-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.94-50.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.4566.67%
Other theft75.87600.00%
Vehicle crime61.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41-33.33%
Public order41.41100.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.75-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson93.52125.00%
Public order22.11100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.63-4.35%
Vehicle crime55.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In April 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 offences2311.04-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson45.400.00%
Vehicle crime40.94300.00%
Other theft40.94300.00%
Possession of weapons30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-25.00%
Burglary30.70200.00%
Robbery20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.5755.56%
Criminal damage and arson46.5833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.94300.00%
Robbery30.94200.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2838.46%
Criminal damage and arson34.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Public order10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.28-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.050.00%
Vehicle crime30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.2225.00%
Vehicle crime54.70-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.05-15.79%
Vehicle crime73.7675.00%
Other theft41.64300.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Robbery10.23-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.160.00%
Robbery64.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202425
June 202415
May 202422
April 202423
March 202428
February 202418
January 202413
December 202320
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20242
February 20241

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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236

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 6LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Short Heath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Eastdean Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 3. Barnet Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Crowther Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Ilford Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turfpits Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Bleak Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scafell Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Lambert Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tedbury Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Regan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Raford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glendon Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Endmoor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Finsbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camberley Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1