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

Overview of Crime in B23 6LH

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6LH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This B23 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6LH, encompassing approximately 5008 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-54.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

B23 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4142 with total crimes: 8
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 7
  • Short Heath Road with total crimes: 7

SHORT HEATH ROAD, B23 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.58-54.05%
Criminal damage and arson123.39100.00%
Vehicle crime72.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-33.33%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Robbery20.60-50.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.1848.00%
Public order77.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.2050.00%
Vehicle crime51.20-28.57%
Robbery41.00300.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Other crime30.60200.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.5831.58%
Vehicle crime74.99600.00%
Public order61.4050.00%
Burglary41.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.80-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1835.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.79133.33%
Possession of weapons41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.8033.33%
Other theft40.80100.00%
Public order40.8033.33%
Burglary30.80-50.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.99-56.25%
Burglary62.80100.00%
Vehicle crime51.2025.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-25.00%
Public order30.60200.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime20.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.3814.29%
Anti-social behaviour56.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.0033.33%
Vehicle crime40.800.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.58115.38%
Anti-social behaviour95.5950.00%
Vehicle crime41.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Public order30.6050.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.20-83.33%
Other crime10.200.00%
Other theft10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.58-59.38%
Vehicle crime82.60700.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.60200.00%
Burglary61.20200.00%
Shoplifting61.20500.00%
Public order21.20100.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-60.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.1868.42%
Other theft56.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.0025.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-66.67%
Public order10.40-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.20-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.58-24.00%
Public order63.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.200.00%
Shoplifting41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8033.33%
Vehicle crime30.80-25.00%
Other theft30.6050.00%
Burglary20.60-33.33%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.590.00%
Vehicle crime44.990.00%
Public order30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.600.00%
Burglary30.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202437
June 202425
May 202419
April 202414
March 202432
February 202428
January 202413
December 202332
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
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
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 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
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4142
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Norfolk Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Short Heath Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bromford Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Madehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Westland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Simmons Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newnham Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Glenville Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Highland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hailsham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Regan Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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