B23 7JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7JD

B23 7JD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.16 per 1,000 population. This B23 7JD 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 7JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7JD, encompassing approximately 4815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B23 7JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Barnet Road with total crimes: 5

B23 7JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4415.16-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour79.1416.67%
Burglary61.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Vehicle crime41.04-33.33%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.62-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.1421.62%
Burglary99.34800.00%
Vehicle crime61.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.2520.00%
Public order61.25100.00%
Shoplifting51.250.00%
Robbery41.0433.33%
Possession of weapons40.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.83-20.00%
Theft from the person30.83200.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.5754.17%
Anti-social behaviour57.68-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.0466.67%
Shoplifting51.040.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Possession of weapons40.83100.00%
Other theft40.83100.00%
Robbery30.8350.00%
Public order30.620.00%
Other crime20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-80.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.54-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour144.98133.33%
Vehicle crime52.910.00%
Shoplifting51.0466.67%
Drugs41.04100.00%
Other crime40.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-40.00%
Public order30.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery20.42-60.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Other theft20.42-71.43%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.6922.22%
Other theft79.1440.00%
Public order61.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Robbery51.04-28.57%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.42-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.78-5.26%
Robbery77.48600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.45200.00%
Other theft51.2566.67%
Vehicle crime51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Burglary40.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.8350.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Drugs20.42-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.33-7.32%
Burglary87.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.660.00%
Shoplifting51.04-28.57%
Drugs41.04300.00%
Other theft30.83-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Public order10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.90-28.07%
Other theft118.5183.33%
Vehicle crime92.2880.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.87700.00%
Shoplifting71.66250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4525.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Burglary20.42-60.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5717.8654.05%
Other theft611.8420.00%
Vehicle crime51.25-16.67%
Burglary51.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.42100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.33-36.21%
Vehicle crime67.68-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.25-14.29%
Other theft51.250.00%
Burglary51.04400.00%
Public order31.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-77.78%
Drugs20.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5822.220.00%
Vehicle crime1112.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.280.00%
Public order91.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.870.00%
Other theft51.450.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 461 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
July 202445
June 202437
May 202424
April 202444
March 202436
February 202438
January 202441
December 202357
November 202337
October 202358

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 202414
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Barnet Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Low Wood Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 5. Anchorage Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Crowther Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Hesketh Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northcroft Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stockland Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Frances Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bleak Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hidson Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Draycott Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boundary Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hillyfields Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Anslow Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Dallas Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Chudleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Reservoir Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Lambourn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Hockley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marsh Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1