WESTERN ROAD, B24 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B24 9BL

WESTERN ROAD, B24 9BL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This B24 9BL 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 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B24 9BL, encompassing approximately 3861 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B24 9BL area, explore the B24 9BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

B24 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wood End Road with total crimes: 5
  • Jaffray Crescent with total crimes: 4

WESTERN ROAD, B24 9BL 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.91-3.70%
Burglary66.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-16.67%
Public order41.2933.33%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Robbery20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.4217.39%
Anti-social behaviour176.99750.00%
Vehicle crime74.40250.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.55-14.29%
Public order31.55200.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.1491.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.96250.00%
Possession of weapons31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Public order10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.51-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour43.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.32-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour54.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.65-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson65.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5566.67%
Burglary31.290.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-60.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.5088.89%
Vehicle crime58.81-28.57%
Burglary31.290.00%
Other theft30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.73-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.66166.67%
Vehicle crime72.0716.67%
Robbery51.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-50.00%
Other theft30.78-25.00%
Public order30.78-50.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4017.8781.82%
Anti-social behaviour610.36100.00%
Vehicle crime61.550.00%
Public order61.550.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.3283.33%
Vehicle crime65.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.550.00%
Vehicle crime63.110.00%
Other theft41.550.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202427
June 202423
May 202412
April 202417
March 202423
February 202434
January 202418
December 202340
November 202322
October 202312

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
October 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B24 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood End Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Jaffray Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rollason Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Arton Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Newman Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Doreen Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wilberforce Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkswell Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Eagle Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Spring Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Bracadale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fern Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Deakin Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brueton Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Spring Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sandon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ardenleigh Way
    Total1
    Other crime1