KINGSMERE CLOSE, B24 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B24 8QL

KINGSMERE CLOSE, B24 8QL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This B24 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B24 8QL, encompassing approximately 3147 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)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B24 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Erdington Hall Road with total crimes: 4
  • Jaffray Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Gravelly Hill North with total crimes: 4

KINGSMERE CLOSE, B24 8QL 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.300.00%
Burglary48.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.32-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.1071.43%
Other theft811.4460.00%
Burglary82.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5475.00%
Drugs52.22400.00%
Public order41.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Possession of weapons30.950.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-85.71%

In June 2024, 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 offences2115.57-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson76.6775.00%
Other theft52.22-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Public order41.2733.33%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.34-21.62%
Other theft79.2175.00%
Vehicle crime72.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2733.33%
Robbery31.27200.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3718.11-17.78%
Other theft411.760.00%
Public order31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.34136.84%
Other theft414.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime20.64-33.33%
Public order20.64-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.25-26.92%
Public order76.04133.33%
Vehicle crime72.22133.33%
Other theft42.2233.33%
Other crime31.270.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.8444.44%
Criminal damage and arson48.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-40.00%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Drugs20.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.64-33.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime55.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-40.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Possession of weapons30.9550.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Robbery10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.8422.73%
Criminal damage and arson58.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-20.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Possession of weapons20.95100.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Robbery20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.990.00%
Vehicle crime53.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Burglary41.270.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202436
June 202421
May 202429
April 202437
March 202445
February 202419
January 202426
December 202318
November 202327
October 202322

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Erdington Hall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Jaffray Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Gravelly Hill North
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cecil Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Holden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Oxted Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Knights Close
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marshfield Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ullrik Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sycamore Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Windsor Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hunton Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sycamore Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingsmere Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tyler Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cherry Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Limes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. The Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Gravelly Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Frederick Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1