NEW STREET, B23 6TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 6TS

NEW STREET, B23 6TS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.86 per 1,000 population. This B23 6TS 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 6TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 6TS, encompassing approximately 3354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-44.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)

B23 6TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 36
  • B4139 with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

NEW STREET, B23 6TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3937.86-44.29%
Shoplifting2011.6366.67%
Other theft125.9633.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.58-62.96%
Burglary82.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-11.11%
Drugs72.38133.33%
Possession of weapons62.0950.00%
Robbery61.79100.00%
Vehicle crime51.79-54.55%
Public order41.49-75.00%
Theft from the person11.19-75.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7053.0637.25%
Anti-social behaviour2720.8792.86%
Public order168.05100.00%
Shoplifting124.779.09%
Vehicle crime113.58120.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.28800.00%
Other theft92.68-10.00%
Burglary62.68200.00%
Theft from the person41.79-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.19100.00%
Robbery31.19-62.50%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other crime20.89-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour1415.20-12.50%
Shoplifting114.17-64.52%
Other theft103.28-16.67%
Robbery82.98166.67%
Public order82.380.00%
Theft from the person52.38400.00%
Vehicle crime51.49-16.67%
Other crime31.49200.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-91.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5145.9164.52%
Shoplifting3115.20-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour169.2460.00%
Other theft124.779.09%
Criminal damage and arson123.5850.00%
Possession of weapons83.58300.00%
Public order82.380.00%
Vehicle crime62.380.00%
Robbery31.79-57.14%
Burglary20.89-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3338.1673.68%
Violence and sexual offences319.84-43.64%
Other theft119.24-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour103.2811.11%
Burglary82.980.00%
Public order82.38-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-11.11%
Robbery72.380.00%
Vehicle crime62.0920.00%
Theft from the person21.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5542.6325.00%
Shoplifting1916.4072.73%
Other theft135.66160.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.6880.00%
Public order92.68-30.77%
Burglary82.68300.00%
Robbery72.3840.00%
Vehicle crime52.09-16.67%
Other crime31.490.00%
Theft from the person30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.2829.41%
Anti-social behaviour1813.1228.57%
Public order135.370.00%
Shoplifting113.88-8.33%
Vehicle crime63.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-28.57%
Other theft51.49-64.29%
Robbery51.490.00%
Drugs31.49-66.67%
Burglary20.89-66.67%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.67-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour1410.14-22.22%
Other theft144.1755.56%
Public order134.1718.18%
Shoplifting123.88100.00%
Drugs93.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6816.67%
Vehicle crime62.0920.00%
Burglary61.79-25.00%
Robbery51.79-44.44%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4836.96-2.04%
Anti-social behaviour1814.31125.00%
Public order115.37-21.43%
Other theft93.2850.00%
Robbery92.6880.00%
Burglary82.68166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.380.00%
Shoplifting61.79-72.73%
Vehicle crime51.79-37.50%
Possession of weapons21.49100.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.30-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4939.95-2.00%
Shoplifting2214.6169.23%
Public order146.56133.33%
Vehicle crime84.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.3814.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.38-33.33%
Other theft61.790.00%
Theft from the person61.79100.00%
Robbery51.79-28.57%
Burglary31.490.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5037.860.00%
Shoplifting1314.900.00%
Vehicle crime123.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Robbery72.090.00%
Other theft62.090.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Possession of weapons41.790.00%
Theft from the person31.190.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Drugs30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202427
June 202414
May 202416
April 202410
March 20249
February 202418
January 202414
December 202318
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202470
June 202451
May 202451
April 202431
March 202455
February 202444
January 202434
December 202348
November 202349
October 202350

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 202311
November 202314
October 20236

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202412
June 202411
May 202431
April 202433
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 20236
November 202322
October 202313

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20249
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 20245
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20241
May 202412
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total36
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other theft5
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Public order1
  • 2. B4139
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Coton Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B4142
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mason Road
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Road
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edwards Road
    Total5
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. York Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Newman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hart Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swan Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Georges Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wesley Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mona Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Bracadale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Erdington
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Summer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Highland Road
    Total1
    Burglary1