B26 3NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 3NW

B26 3NW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.12 per 1,000 population. This B26 3NW 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 3NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 3NW, encompassing approximately 1851 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B26 3NW area, explore the B26 3NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (103.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)

B26 3NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 51
  • B425 with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

B26 3NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5562.12103.70%
Violence and sexual offences1729.7113.33%
Other theft119.18-35.29%
Vehicle crime105.9442.86%
Anti-social behaviour65.40-40.00%
Public order43.2433.33%
Burglary42.16-33.33%
Robbery32.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2750.7812.50%
Other theft1714.59112.50%
Violence and sexual offences159.18-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour108.1042.86%
Vehicle crime75.4075.00%
Burglary63.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.24150.00%
Public order32.70-62.50%
Robbery31.62200.00%
Other crime11.62-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2444.3084.62%
Violence and sexual offences1912.9611.76%
Other theft810.26-52.94%
Public order84.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.3216.67%
Vehicle crime43.78-55.56%
Possession of weapons32.1650.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary21.08-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Robbery11.08-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1742.68183.33%
Other theft179.180.00%
Shoplifting139.180.00%
Vehicle crime97.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.86100.00%
Burglary53.2425.00%
Public order32.70-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.080.00%
Robbery21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1735.65-15.00%
Shoplifting139.1830.00%
Vehicle crime97.02125.00%
Public order74.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-33.33%
Burglary42.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Robbery10.54-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2038.895.26%
Violence and sexual offences1410.800.00%
Shoplifting107.56-47.37%
Public order75.40-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.78200.00%
Vehicle crime43.24-33.33%
Robbery32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941.59-24.00%
Other theft1910.26-13.64%
Violence and sexual offences1410.26-48.15%
Public order97.5612.50%
Vehicle crime64.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Burglary21.08-81.82%
Bicycle theft11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2766.4422.73%
Shoplifting2514.59-10.71%
Other theft2213.50-12.00%
Vehicle crime1211.88200.00%
Burglary116.48175.00%
Public order85.9433.33%
Possession of weapons54.32400.00%
Robbery42.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.620.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2852.94100.00%
Other theft2515.1378.57%
Violence and sexual offences2213.500.00%
Public order611.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.24-60.00%
Burglary42.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-25.00%
Robbery31.62-50.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2247.54-15.38%
Shoplifting1411.88-26.32%
Other theft147.56-36.36%
Public order107.5666.67%
Vehicle crime105.40-37.50%
Robbery65.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24100.00%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-50.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2656.720.00%
Other theft2214.050.00%
Shoplifting1911.880.00%
Vehicle crime1610.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.640.00%
Public order63.240.00%
Possession of weapons53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202415
June 202419
May 202417
April 20246
March 202414
February 202414
January 202427
December 202322
November 202322
October 202326

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202417
June 20248
May 202417
April 202417
March 202420
February 202419
January 202422
December 202325
November 202314
October 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 202411
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
July 202427
June 202424
May 202413
April 202413
March 202410
February 202419
January 202425
December 202328
November 202314
October 202319

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B26 3NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total51
    Shoplifting36
    Other theft9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Robbery1
  • 2. B425
    Total20
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting10
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arden Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Wells Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Coventry Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 7. Springfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Goldthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. A45
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mardon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bantry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Deepdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Corville Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Sheaf Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Campbells Green
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Melton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Jeremy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Jillcot Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1