B2 4RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B2 4RF

B2 4RF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 817 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1814.74 per 1,000 population. This B2 4RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B2 postcode area, which has experienced 378 crimes and a crime rate of 372.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B2 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B2 4RF, encompassing approximately 450 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B2 4RF area, explore the B2 4RF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (243) incidents (5975.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (197) incidents (19600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (68) incidents (2166.67% increase)

B2 4RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 108
  • High Street with total crimes: 105
  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 88

B2 4RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 243 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 197 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2431814.745975.00%
Shoplifting197539.7619600.00%
Other theft68437.582166.67%
Public order58151.042800.00%
Anti-social behaviour49128.830.00%
Drugs39108.843800.00%
Theft from the person3786.63825.00%
Criminal damage and arson3082.19900.00%
Robbery2466.641100.00%
Vehicle crime2353.310.00%
Burglary1951.090.00%
Possession of weapons1842.200.00%
Other crime739.98600.00%
Bicycle theft515.55150.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person451.09-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences48.88-98.48%
Other theft38.88-94.83%
Criminal damage and arson36.66-93.75%
Bicycle theft26.66-77.78%
Robbery24.44-92.59%
Public order24.44-97.06%
Drugs14.44-96.15%
Other crime12.22-83.33%
Shoplifting12.22-99.46%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 264 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 186 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2641823.62-8.65%
Shoplifting186586.4021.57%
Public order68413.15-1.45%
Anti-social behaviour59151.0415.69%
Other theft58131.05-19.44%
Criminal damage and arson48128.8365.52%
Robbery27106.62-25.00%
Drugs2659.97116.67%
Theft from the person2457.75-35.14%
Vehicle crime2053.310.00%
Burglary1444.427.69%
Possession of weapons1231.10-14.29%
Bicycle theft926.6550.00%
Other crime619.9950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 289 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 153 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2891788.0912.45%
Shoplifting153641.93-20.73%
Other theft72339.85-23.40%
Public order69159.93-18.82%
Anti-social behaviour51153.2624.39%
Theft from the person37113.28-2.63%
Robbery3682.1963.64%
Criminal damage and arson2979.96-45.28%
Vehicle crime2064.42-41.18%
Possession of weapons1444.42-44.00%
Burglary1331.10-45.83%
Drugs1228.88-68.42%
Bicycle theft626.65500.00%
Other crime413.33-42.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 257 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2572025.7622.38%
Shoplifting193570.8510.29%
Other theft94428.7030.56%
Public order85208.802.41%
Criminal damage and arson53188.8051.43%
Anti-social behaviour41117.72-19.61%
Drugs3891.0746.15%
Theft from the person3884.41-11.63%
Vehicle crime3484.4130.77%
Possession of weapons2575.5213.64%
Burglary2455.5314.29%
Robbery2253.31-18.52%
Other crime748.8775.00%
Bicycle theft115.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 175 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2101768.09-16.00%
Shoplifting175466.46-0.57%
Public order83388.7136.07%
Other theft72184.36-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51159.9315.91%
Theft from the person43113.28-12.24%
Criminal damage and arson3595.51-5.41%
Robbery2777.74-10.00%
Drugs2659.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime2657.75-10.34%
Possession of weapons2257.75-26.67%
Burglary2148.87133.33%
Other crime446.650.00%
Bicycle theft18.88-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 250 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 176 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2501879.1625.00%
Shoplifting176555.3189.25%
Other theft81390.943.85%
Public order61179.925.17%
Theft from the person49135.4911.36%
Anti-social behaviour44108.84-10.20%
Drugs3997.73-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson3786.6348.00%
Possession of weapons3082.19100.00%
Robbery3066.64-11.76%
Vehicle crime2966.6461.11%
Burglary964.42-40.00%
Bicycle theft719.99-12.50%
Other crime415.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 200 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2001532.646.38%
Shoplifting93444.24-40.38%
Other theft78206.57-22.77%
Public order58173.26-40.21%
Anti-social behaviour49128.83-24.62%
Drugs45108.8425.00%
Theft from the person4499.9610.00%
Robbery3497.73-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson2575.52-13.79%
Vehicle crime1855.5320.00%
Possession of weapons1539.98-28.57%
Burglary1533.32-55.88%
Bicycle theft833.32-78.95%
Other crime817.77300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 156 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1881928.02-21.34%
Shoplifting156417.5913.04%
Other theft101346.513.06%
Public order97224.3415.48%
Anti-social behaviour65215.4641.30%
Robbery46144.38-13.21%
Theft from the person40102.18-40.30%
Bicycle theft3888.8572.73%
Drugs3684.41-14.29%
Burglary3479.96112.50%
Criminal damage and arson2975.52-25.64%
Possession of weapons2164.4240.00%
Vehicle crime1546.6515.38%
Other crime233.32-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2391954.68-13.72%
Shoplifting138530.87-2.13%
Other theft98306.5316.67%
Public order84217.689.09%
Theft from the person67186.58-21.18%
Robbery53148.82-5.36%
Anti-social behaviour46117.72-6.12%
Drugs42102.185.00%
Criminal damage and arson3993.2914.71%
Bicycle theft2286.6329.41%
Burglary1648.8723.08%
Possession of weapons1535.5450.00%
Vehicle crime1333.320.00%
Other crime828.88-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 277 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2772016.879.92%
Shoplifting141615.2829.36%
Theft from the person85313.1973.47%
Other theft84188.801.20%
Public order77186.5818.46%
Robbery56171.0327.27%
Anti-social behaviour49124.39-25.76%
Drugs40108.84185.71%
Criminal damage and arson3488.8525.93%
Bicycle theft1775.52-22.73%
Burglary1337.76-13.33%
Vehicle crime1328.888.33%
Other crime1228.8850.00%
Possession of weapons1026.65-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 252 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521734.785.00%
Shoplifting109559.75-7.63%
Other theft83242.113.75%
Anti-social behaviour66184.3620.00%
Public order65146.60-22.62%
Theft from the person49144.384.26%
Robbery44108.84-6.38%
Criminal damage and arson2797.7335.00%
Bicycle theft2259.9715.79%
Burglary1548.87-11.76%
Possession of weapons1533.32-11.76%
Drugs1433.32-44.00%
Vehicle crime1231.100.00%
Other crime826.6514.29%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 240 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2401750.320.00%
Shoplifting118533.090.00%
Public order84262.100.00%
Other theft80186.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour55177.700.00%
Robbery47122.170.00%
Theft from the person47104.400.00%
Drugs25104.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson2055.530.00%
Bicycle theft1944.420.00%
Burglary1742.200.00%
Possession of weapons1737.760.00%
Vehicle crime1237.760.00%
Other crime726.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 625 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
July 202459
June 202451
May 202441
April 202451
March 202444
February 202449
January 202465
December 202346
November 202349
October 202366
September 202355

A total of 210 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202414
June 202413
May 202424
April 202421
March 20249
February 202415
January 202434
December 202316
November 202313
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 972 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 20243
July 202458
June 202472
May 202494
April 202472
March 202481
February 202478
January 2024101
December 202398
November 202384
October 202383
September 202380

A total of 448 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20242
July 202427
June 202436
May 202422
April 202427
March 202430
February 202434
January 202446
December 202353
November 202356
October 202344
September 202347

A total of 1836 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 197 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024197
August 20241
July 2024186
June 2024153
May 2024193
April 2024175
March 2024176
February 202493
January 2024156
December 2023138
November 2023141
October 2023109
September 2023118

A total of 564 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 20244
July 202424
June 202437
May 202438
April 202443
March 202449
February 202444
January 202440
December 202367
November 202385
October 202349
September 202347

A total of 2913 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 224.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 289 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024243
August 20244
July 2024264
June 2024289
May 2024257
April 2024210
March 2024250
February 2024200
January 2024188
December 2023239
November 2023277
October 2023252
September 2023240

A total of 409 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20243
July 202448
June 202429
May 202453
April 202435
March 202437
February 202425
January 202429
December 202339
November 202334
October 202327
September 202320

A total of 383 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 20241
July 202426
June 202412
May 202438
April 202426
March 202439
February 202445
January 202436
December 202342
November 202340
October 202314
September 202325

A total of 214 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202412
June 202414
May 202425
April 202422
March 202430
February 202415
January 202421
December 202315
November 202310
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 891 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 20242
July 202468
June 202469
May 202485
April 202483
March 202461
February 202458
January 202497
December 202384
November 202377
October 202365
September 202384

A total of 235 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202420
June 202420
May 202434
April 202426
March 202429
February 202418
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 157 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20247
February 20248
January 202438
December 202322
November 202317
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20248
January 20242
December 20238
November 202312
October 20238
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B2 4RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total108
    Violence and sexual offences33
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Burglary7
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft6
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons4
    Vehicle crime4
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total105
    Shoplifting55
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Worcester Street
    Total88
    Shoplifting38
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft7
    Public order7
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total72
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. New Street
    Total72
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs5
    Robbery4
    Other theft3
    Possession of weapons3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total61
    Violence and sexual offences34
    Shoplifting7
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total56
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft8
    Drugs6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moor Street
    Total53
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total49
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Public order9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Other theft5
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total34
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. Navigation Street
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Holloway Circus Queensway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Masshouse Lane
    Total12
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Dean Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Lower Severn Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 16. Colmore Row
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Well Lane
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bennett'S Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Swallow Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Temple Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Beak Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ladywell Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Barwick Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Birmingham Moor Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bath Passage
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Temple Row West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2