DUNCROFT ROAD, B26 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 2JA

DUNCROFT ROAD, B26 2JA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This B26 2JA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B26 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B26 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 2JA, encompassing approximately 4477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B26 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Averill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Elmay Road with total crimes: 4
  • Arden Drive with total crimes: 3

DUNCROFT ROAD, B26 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences106.03-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Robbery30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4954.55%
Shoplifting43.800.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.670.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.14450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.460.00%
Burglary30.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.67-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.25-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-50.00%

In February 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 offences208.4925.00%
Vehicle crime64.47-14.29%
Public order31.340.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0423.08%
Vehicle crime73.5740.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0444.44%
Vehicle crime52.90-28.57%
Robbery51.120.00%
Other theft41.120.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Vehicle crime72.010.00%
Possession of weapons31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57-46.15%
Vehicle crime71.56250.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.580.00%
Shoplifting42.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202417
May 202411
April 20242
March 202414
February 202420
January 202416
December 202313
November 20239
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
March 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
September 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Averill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Elmay Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Arden Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langham Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Welford Avenue
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashdale Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kennedy Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Duncroft Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Stanton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leabrook
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Cockshut Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Billingsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Newells Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hernall Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1