B2 4UU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B2 4UU

B2 4UU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 695 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1520.79 per 1,000 population. This B2 4UU 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 4UU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B2 4UU, encompassing approximately 457 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (199) incidents (9850.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (193) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (53) incidents (5200.00% increase)

B2 4UU Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 105
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 93
  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 88

B2 4UU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 199 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 193 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1991520.799850.00%
Shoplifting193435.450.00%
Other theft53422.325200.00%
Public order49115.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour36107.220.00%
Drugs2978.770.00%
Theft from the person2963.461350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2563.462400.00%
Vehicle crime1954.700.00%
Burglary1841.580.00%
Robbery1839.391700.00%
Possession of weapons1639.390.00%
Other crime735.010.00%
Bicycle theft415.32300.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person217.51-90.91%
Violence and sexual offences24.38-99.12%
Other theft14.38-97.83%
Bicycle theft12.19-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.19-96.97%
Robbery12.19-95.24%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 228 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 182 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2281522.98-5.00%
Shoplifting182498.9120.53%
Public order56398.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour48122.5420.00%
Other theft46105.03-19.30%
Criminal damage and arson33100.6622.22%
Theft from the person2272.21-33.33%
Robbery2148.14-34.38%
Drugs1745.9541.67%
Vehicle crime1337.200.00%
Burglary1128.4557.14%
Possession of weapons1024.07-23.08%
Bicycle theft521.88-16.67%
Other crime410.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 240 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 151 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2401512.0417.65%
Shoplifting151525.16-11.70%
Other theft57330.42-6.56%
Public order56124.73-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour40122.542.56%
Theft from the person3387.5317.86%
Robbery3272.2188.24%
Criminal damage and arson2770.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime1359.08-38.10%
Possession of weapons1328.45-35.00%
Drugs1228.45-52.00%
Burglary726.26-68.18%
Bicycle theft615.32500.00%
Other crime413.13-20.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 171 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2041590.8134.21%
Shoplifting171446.3911.76%
Public order68374.1823.64%
Other theft61148.8012.96%
Criminal damage and arson45133.4860.71%
Anti-social behaviour3998.47-9.30%
Theft from the person2885.34-9.68%
Drugs2561.27127.27%
Burglary2254.7015.79%
Vehicle crime2148.14-4.55%
Possession of weapons2045.9553.85%
Robbery1743.76-15.00%
Other crime537.2066.67%
Bicycle theft110.940.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 152 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1531323.85-0.65%
Violence and sexual offences152334.79-25.12%
Public order55332.6022.22%
Other theft54120.35-8.47%
Anti-social behaviour43118.167.50%
Theft from the person3194.09-18.42%
Criminal damage and arson2867.83-3.45%
Vehicle crime2261.2715.79%
Robbery2048.14-33.33%
Burglary1943.76137.50%
Possession of weapons1341.58-43.48%
Drugs1128.45-42.11%
Other crime324.0750.00%
Bicycle theft16.56-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 203 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031474.8426.88%
Shoplifting154444.2069.23%
Other theft59336.98-4.84%
Public order45129.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour4098.47-9.09%
Theft from the person3887.5331.03%
Robbery3083.1525.00%
Criminal damage and arson2965.6545.00%
Possession of weapons2363.4643.75%
Drugs1950.33-32.14%
Vehicle crime1941.5846.15%
Burglary841.58-42.86%
Bicycle theft517.510.00%
Other crime210.94-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 160 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1601221.0125.98%
Shoplifting91350.11-26.02%
Other theft62199.1234.78%
Public order45135.67-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour4498.47-2.22%
Theft from the person2996.2811.54%
Drugs2863.4640.00%
Robbery2461.27-35.14%
Criminal damage and arson2052.525.26%
Possession of weapons1643.766.67%
Burglary1435.01-51.72%
Vehicle crime1330.6362.50%
Other crime728.45600.00%
Bicycle theft515.32-80.77%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 127 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 123 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1271242.89-23.03%
Shoplifting123277.902.50%
Other theft46269.15-32.35%
Public order46100.66-13.21%
Anti-social behaviour45100.6636.36%
Robbery3798.47-17.78%
Burglary2980.96141.67%
Bicycle theft2663.46100.00%
Theft from the person2656.89-51.85%
Drugs2056.89-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1943.76-38.71%
Possession of weapons1541.5850.00%
Vehicle crime832.8214.29%
Other crime117.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 165 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1651398.25-22.90%
Shoplifting120361.05-1.64%
Other theft68262.5823.64%
Theft from the person54148.80-20.59%
Public order53118.1612.77%
Robbery45115.97-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour3398.47-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson3172.2129.17%
Drugs2467.83-20.00%
Bicycle theft1352.5230.00%
Burglary1228.4533.33%
Possession of weapons1026.2666.67%
Vehicle crime721.88-22.22%
Other crime415.32-55.56%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2141522.989.74%
Shoplifting122468.2723.23%
Theft from the person68266.9688.89%
Other theft55148.8010.00%
Robbery51120.3527.50%
Public order47111.6038.24%
Anti-social behaviour42102.84-23.64%
Drugs3091.90275.00%
Criminal damage and arson2465.6526.32%
Bicycle theft1052.52-9.09%
Vehicle crime921.880.00%
Burglary919.69-30.77%
Other crime919.6950.00%
Possession of weapons619.69-53.85%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 99 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1951286.650.00%
Shoplifting99426.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour55216.630.00%
Other theft50120.350.00%
Robbery40109.410.00%
Theft from the person3687.530.00%
Public order3478.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson1974.400.00%
Burglary1341.580.00%
Possession of weapons1328.450.00%
Bicycle theft1128.450.00%
Vehicle crime924.070.00%
Drugs819.690.00%
Other crime617.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202411
June 20247
May 202422
April 202419
March 20248
February 202414
January 202429
December 202312
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 223 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202417
June 202412
May 202425
April 202411
March 202419
February 202428
January 202420
December 202324
November 202330
October 20238

A total of 155 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202410
June 202413
May 202420
April 202413
March 202423
February 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 336 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20241
July 202421
June 202432
May 202417
April 202420
March 202430
February 202424
January 202437
December 202345
November 202351
October 202340

A total of 396 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 20242
July 202422
June 202433
May 202428
April 202431
March 202438
February 202429
January 202426
December 202354
November 202368
October 202336

A total of 2089 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024199
August 20242
July 2024228
June 2024240
May 2024204
April 2024152
March 2024203
February 2024160
January 2024127
December 2023165
November 2023214
October 2023195

A total of 465 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
July 202448
June 202440
May 202439
April 202443
March 202440
February 202444
January 202445
December 202333
November 202342
October 202355

A total of 612 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 20241
July 202446
June 202457
May 202461
April 202454
March 202459
February 202462
January 202446
December 202368
November 202355
October 202350

A total of 554 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
July 202456
June 202456
May 202468
April 202455
March 202445
February 202445
January 202446
December 202353
November 202347
October 202334

A total of 1559 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 193 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024193
July 2024182
June 2024151
May 2024171
April 2024153
March 2024154
February 202491
January 2024123
December 2023120
November 2023122
October 202399

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202413
June 202413
May 202421
April 202422
March 202419
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20241
July 202433
June 202427
May 202445
April 202428
March 202429
February 202420
January 202419
December 202331
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 202426
December 202313
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total105
    Shoplifting55
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total93
    Violence and sexual offences28
    Shoplifting18
    Burglary7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Other theft6
    Theft from the person5
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons4
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Moor Street
    Total53
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. Masshouse Lane
    Total12
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Colmore Row
    Total9
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 12. Well Lane
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bennett'S Hill
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Barwick Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Bartholomew Row
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Birmingham Moor Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bath Passage
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterloo Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Temple Row West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 23. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1