B23 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7HG

B23 7HG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This B23 7HG 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 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7HG, encompassing approximately 4010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B23 7HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boulton Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Taylors Orchard with total crimes: 3
  • Hidson Road with total crimes: 2

B23 7HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.73-26.67%
Burglary62.74500.00%
Vehicle crime41.50100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.48114.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9916.67%
Public order21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Robbery10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Robbery31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Drugs30.7550.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.98-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7550.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-41.67%
Robbery31.75200.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.9971.43%
Other theft32.9950.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24-18.18%
Burglary52.24150.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.4957.14%
Vehicle crime42.74-20.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.490.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.250.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 7HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boulton Walk
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Taylors Orchard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hidson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hillyfields Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Apple Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Welbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kenneth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Purley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tilsley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Yerbury Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Walmer Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Lindridge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Woolmore Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Anslow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chaucer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marsh Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Underwood Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1