THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7TE

THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This B23 7TE 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 7TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7TE, encompassing approximately 3386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 7TE area, explore the B23 7TE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B23 7TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cygnet Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Lakes Road with total crimes: 2
  • Apple Tree Close with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.38-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson33.5450.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.97-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour33.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.156.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Other crime31.18200.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Robbery10.59-80.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9315.38%
Robbery54.43150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-55.56%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.11-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour93.840.00%
Public order32.66200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.59100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.97-27.27%
Robbery44.720.00%
Other theft31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8129.41%
Robbery46.5033.33%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.5670.00%
Robbery35.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89100.00%
Burglary20.59-60.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.95150.00%
Burglary51.48400.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Robbery10.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.04-19.05%
Vehicle crime65.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.520.00%
Possession of weapons36.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 202416
February 202422
January 202417
December 202310
November 202317
October 202321

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cygnet Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Lakes Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Apple Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mellis Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 5. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Daisy Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Suffield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Welbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kenneth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Purley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Tilsley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Yerbury Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Walmer Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Perrywell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millwards End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wyrley Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1