ELDER WAY, B23 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7LZ

ELDER WAY, B23 7LZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population. This B23 7LZ 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 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7LZ, encompassing approximately 4662 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 7LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Road with total crimes: 12
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 8
  • Anita Croft with total crimes: 7

ELDER WAY, B23 7LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.580.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.500.00%
Burglary61.290.00%
Drugs41.290.00%
Shoplifting40.860.00%
Public order30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.21-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4923.38-3.92%
Other theft1010.5166.67%
Drugs92.14350.00%
Burglary81.93100.00%
Shoplifting71.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-37.50%
Possession of weapons41.07100.00%
Robbery30.86200.00%
Vehicle crime30.6450.00%
Public order30.64-25.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5119.95-7.27%
Anti-social behaviour910.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.930.00%
Other theft61.720.00%
Burglary41.29-42.86%
Public order40.86-33.33%
Other crime30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-77.78%
Drugs20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.43-80.00%
Theft from the person10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5525.0922.22%
Anti-social behaviour911.8050.00%
Vehicle crime91.93350.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.9314.29%
Burglary71.72133.33%
Public order61.500.00%
Other theft61.29-40.00%
Robbery51.29400.00%
Possession of weapons51.0766.67%
Theft from the person21.07100.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.30-27.42%
Other theft109.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.500.00%
Public order61.2950.00%
Burglary31.29-57.14%
Possession of weapons30.64200.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-60.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6223.1651.22%
Burglary713.30-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.50133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.500.00%
Other theft51.29-16.67%
Shoplifting51.07-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.07-28.57%
Public order41.0733.33%
Other crime20.86-33.33%
Robbery20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.21-66.67%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.95-6.82%
Burglary98.79-18.18%
Vehicle crime71.9340.00%
Shoplifting71.50250.00%
Other theft61.50-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-40.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Other crime30.64-62.50%
Public order30.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4421.02-2.22%
Burglary119.44120.00%
Other crime82.360.00%
Other theft71.7275.00%
Public order61.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.07-54.55%
Drugs31.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.6450.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Robbery10.43-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.73-22.41%
Vehicle crime119.651000.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.36-25.00%
Drugs61.29200.00%
Burglary51.29150.00%
Robbery41.07-20.00%
Other theft40.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-63.64%
Public order20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5822.3120.83%
Anti-social behaviour1112.44175.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.36-46.67%
Possession of weapons81.72300.00%
Other theft61.72-14.29%
Robbery51.29-16.67%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Public order20.43-33.33%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-87.50%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4822.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.290.00%
Vehicle crime83.220.00%
Other theft71.720.00%
Robbery61.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Public order30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202449
June 202451
May 202455
April 202445
March 202462
February 202441
January 202444
December 202345
November 202358
October 202348

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
October 20232

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Slade Road
    Total12
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Albert Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Anita Croft
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Prince William Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Holden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Oxted Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Knights Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillside Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marshfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clarence Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Springfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Windsor Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Hunton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hillaries Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St Thomas' Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Kingsmere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Fentham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Hermitage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. The Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Gravelly Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Canterbury Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rosewood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Abbey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Rosary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1