WESTLAND CLOSE, B23 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6LW

WESTLAND CLOSE, B23 6LW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This B23 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6LW, encompassing approximately 5466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

B23 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4142 with total crimes: 8
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 7
  • Johnson Road with total crimes: 5

WESTLAND CLOSE, B23 6LW 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.71-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson123.2971.43%
Burglary82.20166.67%
Vehicle crime71.4675.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.28-28.57%
Robbery40.9133.33%
Other crime30.73200.00%
Drugs30.550.00%
Other theft30.55-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4215.7355.56%
Public order97.6880.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.2840.00%
Other theft41.28300.00%
Possession of weapons40.730.00%
Vehicle crime40.73-50.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Robbery30.55200.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.06-10.00%
Vehicle crime84.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4625.00%
Public order50.9166.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-42.86%
Burglary30.730.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.7142.86%
Anti-social behaviour75.49133.33%
Other theft51.2825.00%
Vehicle crime40.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7333.33%
Possession of weapons40.73300.00%
Burglary30.73-25.00%
Public order30.55-25.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.33-34.38%
Vehicle crime83.8433.33%
Other theft41.46100.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Burglary40.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.55-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3210.06-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson65.8550.00%
Vehicle crime61.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-55.56%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Robbery10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3813.17111.11%
Anti-social behaviour96.9512.50%
Vehicle crime51.65-54.55%
Public order40.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.73300.00%
Other theft30.73-40.00%
Shoplifting30.55-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.18-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.89-37.93%
Vehicle crime113.2983.33%
Burglary82.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.46100.00%
Shoplifting61.46200.00%
Other theft51.100.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime20.37100.00%
Public order20.37100.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.797.41%
Vehicle crime65.300.00%
Other theft51.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.9125.00%
Burglary40.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.73-42.86%
Robbery20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.98-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.94250.00%
Vehicle crime61.28-33.33%
Public order51.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-33.33%
Shoplifting40.730.00%
Other theft30.73-25.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.160.00%
Vehicle crime95.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.650.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Public order40.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Robbery20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202442
June 202427
May 202430
April 202421
March 202432
February 202438
January 202418
December 202329
November 202327
October 202328

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 6LW 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. Johnson Road
    Total5
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bromford Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thomas Walsh Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madehurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Gravelly Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Swan Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Georges Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wesley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Westland Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mothers Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Simmons Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dean Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Erdington
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Summer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Hailsham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Robert Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Arthur Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. B4531
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1