LENTON CROFT, B26 1EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 1EJ

LENTON CROFT, B26 1EJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This B26 1EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B26 postcode area, which has experienced 432 crimes and a crime rate of 12.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B26 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 1EJ, encompassing approximately 2040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B26 1EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lenton Croft with total crimes: 6
  • Francis Road with total crimes: 6
  • Clay Lane with total crimes: 3

LENTON CROFT, B26 1EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.740.00%
Vehicle crime54.90400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.96200.00%
Burglary31.4750.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-83.33%
Robbery10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.7027.27%
Vehicle crime66.86200.00%
Burglary22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.76-35.29%
Public order45.39300.00%
Vehicle crime21.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.19183.33%
Vehicle crime48.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96300.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1212.7420.00%
Vehicle crime65.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94300.00%
Burglary11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.84233.33%
Public order24.900.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.92-72.73%
Burglary21.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.190.00%
Burglary65.390.00%
Vehicle crime52.940.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 202417
March 20246
February 20249
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B26 1EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lenton Croft
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 2. Francis Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Clay Lane
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Birchtrees Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lowden Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Shawley Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ringswood Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. The Vineries
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sunleigh Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Florence Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gilbertstone Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1