VICTORIA ROAD, B23 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7LR

VICTORIA ROAD, B23 7LR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.53 per 1,000 population. This B23 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7LR, encompassing approximately 5807 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-12.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

B23 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 16
  • Slade Road with total crimes: 12
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 8

VICTORIA ROAD, B23 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.53-12.07%
Anti-social behaviour108.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.7233.33%
Other theft61.380.00%
Burglary41.03-63.64%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Robbery30.5250.00%
Drugs30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.34-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5818.4216.00%
Burglary119.9983.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.8920.00%
Vehicle crime61.0320.00%
Other theft61.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-44.44%
Possession of weapons30.8650.00%
Public order30.520.00%
Theft from the person30.520.00%
Drugs30.52-40.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5016.01-15.25%
Anti-social behaviour98.61-10.00%
Burglary61.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-50.00%
Drugs50.86400.00%
Vehicle crime50.86-16.67%
Other theft30.8650.00%
Public order30.52-57.14%
Other crime30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52-50.00%
Robbery20.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5919.4640.48%
Anti-social behaviour1010.16-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson101.7242.86%
Public order71.72-41.67%
Vehicle crime61.2120.00%
Burglary61.03100.00%
Robbery41.03100.00%
Possession of weapons40.690.00%
Other crime30.69-25.00%
Other theft20.52-81.82%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.42-28.81%
Anti-social behaviour137.23116.67%
Public order122.24200.00%
Other theft112.07120.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.89-36.36%
Vehicle crime51.21-50.00%
Other crime40.86100.00%
Possession of weapons40.69300.00%
Burglary30.69-75.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery20.34-33.33%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5919.977.27%
Burglary1210.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.0737.50%
Vehicle crime101.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.72-14.29%
Other theft51.03-28.57%
Public order40.86100.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.42-19.12%
Burglary89.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson81.380.00%
Other theft71.38-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.2116.67%
Vehicle crime61.21-25.00%
Drugs51.0325.00%
Possession of weapons40.86300.00%
Other crime30.69-50.00%
Public order20.52-66.67%
Robbery20.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6822.90-4.23%
Other theft1111.7183.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.890.00%
Vehicle crime81.38-20.00%
Burglary71.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.2150.00%
Public order61.03200.00%
Other crime61.030.00%
Drugs41.0333.33%
Robbery40.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft20.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7120.49-6.58%
Vehicle crime1012.22150.00%
Burglary91.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.550.00%
Other theft61.38-40.00%
Robbery41.03-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.69-33.33%
Drugs30.690.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-87.50%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7622.0410.14%
Other theft1013.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.72-20.00%
Possession of weapons81.38300.00%
Robbery71.38133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.2120.00%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Burglary40.69-20.00%
Drugs30.69-25.00%
Public order20.52-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6920.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.880.00%
Public order101.720.00%
Other theft51.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.860.00%
Burglary50.860.00%
Drugs40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Robbery30.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 59.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202458
June 202450
May 202459
April 202442
March 202459
February 202455
January 202468
December 202371
November 202376
October 202369

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 202412
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 20245
February 20247
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 202412
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Slade Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Albert Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. George Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Robbery1
  • 5. Anchorage Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Doidge Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 7. Prince William Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Neville Road
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Northcroft Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Frances Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Southcroft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 15. Kings Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Springfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Hunton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Thomas' Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Mere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Fentham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Hermitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Rosary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1