THE LAURELS, B26 3SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B26 3SZ

THE LAURELS, B26 3SZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.22 per 1,000 population. This B26 3SZ 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 3SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B26 3SZ, encompassing approximately 4177 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B26 3SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 3
  • Shepheard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shaftsbury Road with total crimes: 2

THE LAURELS, B26 3SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.22-8.33%
Vehicle crime62.63-14.29%
Burglary21.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-60.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.1071.43%
Vehicle crime72.87133.33%
Burglary61.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4466.67%
Other theft31.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.70-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.6850.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7250.00%
Public order30.7250.00%
Burglary30.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-40.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Burglary20.480.00%
Public order20.48-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-71.43%
Robbery10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.70-20.00%
Vehicle crime71.91250.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-80.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2211.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.39400.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Theft from the person20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 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 offences94.5528.57%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.31-22.22%
Vehicle crime41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.740.00%
Burglary52.15400.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7950.00%
Vehicle crime62.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-60.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.440.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shepheard Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shaftsbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sheldon Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dovercourt Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Berryfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitecroft Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goldthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Church Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Merlin Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mardon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Forest Hill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Laurels
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Fulford Grove
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Parkdale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bantry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1