BRICKSMITH CLOSE, B27 6QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B27 6QF

BRICKSMITH CLOSE, B27 6QF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This B27 6QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B27 postcode area, which has experienced 389 crimes and a crime rate of 14.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B27 6QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B27 6QF, encompassing approximately 4857 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B27 6QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 9

BRICKSMITH CLOSE, B27 6QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.53-15.22%
Shoplifting128.0371.43%
Public order62.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-61.54%
Other theft51.03-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.03-16.67%
Theft from the person41.030.00%
Burglary30.82-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62-57.14%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4622.4476.92%
Anti-social behaviour139.47160.00%
Public order92.6850.00%
Other theft81.85166.67%
Shoplifting71.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.4440.00%
Vehicle crime61.44200.00%
Burglary51.24150.00%
Robbery41.0333.33%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.97-13.33%
Shoplifting75.3540.00%
Public order61.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.03150.00%
Robbery31.03200.00%
Other theft30.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-60.00%
Burglary20.41-33.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.23-9.09%
Public order96.1880.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.8560.00%
Other theft51.6566.67%
Vehicle crime51.03-28.57%
Shoplifting51.03-58.33%
Possession of weapons41.03100.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Other crime20.41-33.33%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.0622.22%
Shoplifting126.79140.00%
Vehicle crime72.4716.67%
Public order51.44-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.03-16.67%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Possession of weapons20.62-60.00%
Drugs20.41100.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.26-28.95%
Public order155.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.24-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.24-14.29%
Possession of weapons51.24400.00%
Shoplifting51.0325.00%
Other theft41.03-20.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.21-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Burglary10.21-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3816.88-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.82-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.4475.00%
Other theft51.44-16.67%
Public order51.03-58.33%
Burglary51.030.00%
Robbery41.03300.00%
Shoplifting40.82-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-62.50%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.4421.21%
Shoplifting158.2325.00%
Public order123.0950.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.47-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour81.85100.00%
Other theft61.650.00%
Burglary51.24-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.03300.00%
Possession of weapons30.82200.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.3222.22%
Shoplifting126.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.47450.00%
Burglary92.2680.00%
Public order81.85100.00%
Other theft61.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-87.50%
Other crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.03-6.90%
Other theft85.5660.00%
Vehicle crime81.65700.00%
Shoplifting61.65-40.00%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Public order41.03-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-66.67%
Other crime30.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-81.82%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.970.00%
Shoplifting102.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.060.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Other theft51.850.00%
Burglary31.030.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202413
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
July 202446
June 202426
May 202430
April 202433
March 202427
February 202438
January 202440
December 202333
November 202327
October 202329

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 202311
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 202415
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 202415
December 202312
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B27 6QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mallard Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Alexander Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Dalston Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Blossomville Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Sherbourne Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ninefield Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rookwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Broad Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Weates Yard
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hazel Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Merstowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Flint Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Overlea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1