B23 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6LX

B23 6LX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.14 per 1,000 population. This B23 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6LX, encompassing approximately 4901 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 6LX area, explore the B23 6LX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B23 6LX area, visit the B23 6LX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-62.96% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • B4142 with total crimes: 8
  • Norfolk Road with total crimes: 7

B23 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.14-62.96%
Criminal damage and arson124.0871.43%
Shoplifting92.450.00%
Vehicle crime81.84-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour81.630.00%
Other theft81.6333.33%
Burglary61.63200.00%
Robbery41.2233.33%
Drugs40.82300.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Public order10.20-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.20-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5425.3058.82%
Public order1511.02275.00%
Vehicle crime93.0612.50%
Shoplifting91.8428.57%
Anti-social behaviour81.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.63133.33%
Other theft61.4350.00%
Possession of weapons41.220.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Other crime20.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.41-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.32-24.44%
Anti-social behaviour126.949.09%
Vehicle crime82.45100.00%
Shoplifting71.63-61.11%
Other theft41.43-42.86%
Public order40.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-57.14%
Theft from the person30.61200.00%
Burglary30.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.2650.00%
Shoplifting189.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.67266.67%
Other theft72.24133.33%
Public order71.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.430.00%
Possession of weapons61.43500.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-42.86%
Burglary30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Robbery10.41-75.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.91-18.92%
Shoplifting106.1211.11%
Vehicle crime72.0440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.43-12.50%
Public order61.43-14.29%
Robbery41.220.00%
Other theft30.82-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.61-25.00%
Burglary30.61-40.00%
Theft from the person20.61100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3717.54-15.91%
Shoplifting97.5528.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.84166.67%
Public order71.63-41.67%
Other theft51.4366.67%
Burglary51.02400.00%
Vehicle crime51.020.00%
Robbery41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.82-78.95%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.0191.30%
Anti-social behaviour198.9835.71%
Public order123.8820.00%
Shoplifting72.45-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.43-44.44%
Robbery41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.61-62.50%
Drugs30.61-62.50%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.20-87.50%
Other crime10.20-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.60-28.12%
Anti-social behaviour144.6955.56%
Shoplifting122.8650.00%
Public order102.4542.86%
Vehicle crime92.0450.00%
Other theft81.8460.00%
Drugs81.630.00%
Burglary81.6360.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Robbery20.82-71.43%
Other crime20.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.756.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.53-10.00%
Shoplifting81.84-42.86%
Public order71.63-41.67%
Robbery71.43600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Vehicle crime61.22-14.29%
Burglary51.22400.00%
Other theft51.0266.67%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.360.00%
Shoplifting146.120.00%
Public order122.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.450.00%
Vehicle crime72.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.430.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Drugs30.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 202419
January 202414
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.30 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 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202454
June 202434
May 202445
April 202430
March 202437
February 202444
January 202423
December 202332
November 202330

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20248
November 20233

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20247
May 202418
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202314

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202415
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. B4142
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Norfolk Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Johnson Road
    Total5
    Burglary4
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bromford Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Jarvis Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dean Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Erdington
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Sir Benjamin Stone Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Summer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Hailsham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1