SHIRLEY ROAD, B27 7XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B27 7XH

SHIRLEY ROAD, B27 7XH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.22 per 1,000 population. This B27 7XH 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 7XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B27 7XH, encompassing approximately 4639 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (131.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-40.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

B27 7XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 53
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Mallard Close with total crimes: 9

SHIRLEY ROAD, B27 7XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5125.22131.82%
Violence and sexual offences2210.99-40.54%
Public order74.7440.00%
Other theft71.51-12.50%
Burglary51.51-16.67%
Theft from the person51.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-55.56%
Robbery30.860.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-71.43%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.2027.59%
Shoplifting227.9869.23%
Anti-social behaviour94.7480.00%
Other theft81.94700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7240.00%
Burglary61.510.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-25.00%
Robbery30.6550.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.8711.54%
Shoplifting136.2585.71%
Anti-social behaviour52.800.00%
Public order51.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0866.67%
Vehicle crime41.08-63.64%
Other crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.73-23.53%
Vehicle crime115.6057.14%
Public order82.3760.00%
Shoplifting71.72-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour51.5125.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Possession of weapons31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.65-25.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.6754.55%
Shoplifting167.33166.67%
Vehicle crime73.4575.00%
Public order51.51-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Other theft40.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8633.33%
Burglary30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.36-35.29%
Public order94.7428.57%
Shoplifting61.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.2966.67%
Possession of weapons51.08150.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86-66.67%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.24-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.33125.00%
Public order71.94-41.67%
Shoplifting71.51-61.11%
Burglary51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Other theft41.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.86-62.50%
Other crime30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4022.4211.11%
Shoplifting188.6220.00%
Public order123.8833.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.5933.33%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Other theft41.08-42.86%
Burglary40.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-50.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.4844.00%
Shoplifting157.7666.67%
Public order93.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.94-11.11%
Other theft71.72-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour61.5150.00%
Burglary51.29-54.55%
Vehicle crime31.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.43100.00%
Robbery10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.61-3.85%
Other theft135.3962.50%
Burglary112.80120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.37-10.00%
Shoplifting91.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.94200.00%
Public order51.290.00%
Robbery41.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.86-60.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.750.00%
Shoplifting125.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.160.00%
Other theft82.160.00%
Burglary51.720.00%
Public order51.080.00%
Possession of weapons31.080.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202437
June 202429
May 202426
April 202434
March 202422
February 202434
January 202440
December 202336
November 202325
October 202326

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202422
June 202413
May 20247
April 202416
March 20246
February 20247
January 202418
December 202315
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B27 7XH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total53
    Shoplifting39
    Public order3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Mallard Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total9
    Theft from the person3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sorrel Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Botteville Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 8. Broad Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Central Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Merstowe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Flint Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St Marys Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Aspen Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Overlea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Botteville Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Starcross Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hyron Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grayland Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Willows
    Total1
    Public order1