DOWNSIDE ROAD, B24 8PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B24 8PH

DOWNSIDE ROAD, B24 8PH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This B24 8PH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B24 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B24 8PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B24 8PH, encompassing approximately 3695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B24 8PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Holden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hawkesyard Road with total crimes: 3

DOWNSIDE ROAD, B24 8PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.12-35.00%
Other crime43.52100.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Burglary10.27-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.8033.33%
Burglary55.41400.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.93-53.12%
Public order44.06100.00%
Other theft41.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0850.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.7833.33%
Other theft88.66166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.160.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Drugs31.350.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4925.00%
Burglary41.35-20.00%
Other theft31.08-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.9723.08%
Other theft58.66150.00%
Burglary51.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime31.080.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.5573.33%
Public order37.040.00%
Vehicle crime30.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.207.14%
Burglary64.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.62-25.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.27-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.82-12.50%
Drugs63.79100.00%
Burglary61.62200.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Public order31.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.82-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour54.3325.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-57.14%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.680.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202420
June 202415
May 202432
April 202424
March 202432
February 202426
January 202415
December 202314
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B24 8PH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Holden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hawkesyard Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wheelwright Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Standard Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ansell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Marshfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Dominic'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abbotts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Downside Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Bracebridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Compton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1