WELFORD AVENUE, B26 2LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 2LD

WELFORD AVENUE, B26 2LD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This B26 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 2LD, encompassing approximately 4350 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B26 2LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmcroft Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdale Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Cockshut Hill with total crimes: 4

WELFORD AVENUE, B26 2LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.36180.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2225.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.92200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.2155.56%
Vehicle crime33.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.52125.00%
Vehicle crime42.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime63.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.38-50.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.7520.00%
Vehicle crime32.76-66.67%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Robbery10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.1342.86%
Vehicle crime92.3080.00%
Public order32.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Drugs20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7516.67%
Vehicle crime51.61-37.50%
Robbery41.150.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime83.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmcroft Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashdale Grove
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cockshut Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Croft Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Stanton Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vera Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farnol Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Arden Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Gleneagles Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Welford Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bilton Grange Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Leabrook
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cranfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wroxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Homecroft Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Stancroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1