WYCHWOOD CRESCENT, B26 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 1LX

WYCHWOOD CRESCENT, B26 1LX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This B26 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 1LX, encompassing approximately 4620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B26 1LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coventry Road with total crimes: 9
  • Brays Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

WYCHWOOD CRESCENT, B26 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.79137.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.11150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-77.78%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime95.63125.00%
Violence and sexual offences81.95-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Public order20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.4435.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.87100.00%
Other theft40.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.2227.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.0320.00%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.870.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons30.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.28-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.3825.00%
Vehicle crime51.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.25300.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Burglary30.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65200.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.280.00%
Public order24.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0953.85%
Vehicle crime64.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3025.00%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Public order30.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.49-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson42.8133.33%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-60.00%
Other theft20.43-33.33%
Public order20.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.90-16.67%
Other theft31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary20.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20248
June 202419
May 202414
April 202411
March 202415
February 202420
January 202420
December 202313
November 202318
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coventry Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Brays Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Wensley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Manor House Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Leys Wood Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodbine Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Wychwood Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Saxondale Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sunnymead Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Paddock Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barrows Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eltonia Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kingfisher Close
    Total1
    Robbery1