FERNDOWN CLOSE, B26 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 2BT

FERNDOWN CLOSE, B26 2BT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.21 per 1,000 population. This B26 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 2BT, encompassing approximately 2366 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B26 2BT area, explore the B26 2BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

B26 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Averill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Milstead Road with total crimes: 3

FERNDOWN CLOSE, B26 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.21-44.44%
Shoplifting66.34500.00%
Vehicle crime52.54-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-71.43%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2728.310.00%
Vehicle crime811.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.38-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-42.86%
Other crime41.69300.00%
Public order41.69-20.00%
Robbery41.69300.00%
Burglary41.69300.00%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Drugs10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.0442.11%
Criminal damage and arson911.4180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8075.00%
Public order52.96400.00%
Shoplifting52.11150.00%
Vehicle crime42.1133.33%
Other theft21.690.00%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson58.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.6950.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.37-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour85.07100.00%
Vehicle crime23.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Shoplifting20.85-33.33%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4458.33%
Public order58.03150.00%
Vehicle crime42.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.69300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.69100.00%
Shoplifting31.69-25.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.6820.00%
Shoplifting45.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.37-37.50%
Shoplifting64.23200.00%
Burglary52.5425.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2750.00%
Public order31.27-57.14%
Other crime11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.906.67%
Public order76.7640.00%
Burglary42.960.00%
Vehicle crime41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-33.33%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Robbery10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.63-37.50%
Public order56.340.00%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Possession of weapons31.27200.00%
Robbery31.2750.00%
Other theft21.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.750.00%
Other theft510.140.00%
Vehicle crime42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202427
June 202427
May 202419
April 202412
March 202419
February 202412
January 202410
December 202316
November 202315
October 202324

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B26 2BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Averill Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Milstead Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Broadstone Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Sedgemere Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Queens Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Garwood Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Lea
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Kelynmead Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Amanda Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Partridge Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Selby Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Whittington Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wheatcroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Compton Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fleetwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1