B28 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28 8BW

B28 8BW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.87 per 1,000 population. This B28 8BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B28 postcode area, which has experienced 201 crimes and a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B28 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B28 8BW, encompassing approximately 3221 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (3.12% increase)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B28 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchmere Drive with total crimes: 8
  • York Road with total crimes: 7
  • Hall Green with total crimes: 6

B28 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.873.12%
Burglary910.24350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7966.67%
Vehicle crime41.55-42.86%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Public order30.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.00-21.95%
Vehicle crime79.9375.00%
Public order52.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Burglary20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.4995.24%
Anti-social behaviour612.7320.00%
Vehicle crime41.860.00%
Public order41.24-42.86%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-60.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.52-34.38%
Public order76.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.55-20.00%
Burglary21.24-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.9350.00%
Burglary51.8625.00%
Vehicle crime51.5566.67%
Public order41.55-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-87.50%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.83-13.04%
Other theft86.21700.00%
Public order52.48400.00%
Burglary41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-40.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.66-25.81%
Vehicle crime57.14-16.67%
Burglary41.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-66.67%
Other crime20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.946.90%
Vehicle crime69.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Burglary41.86-20.00%
Other theft31.24-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.56-12.12%
Other theft79.00250.00%
Public order52.17-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.550.00%
Burglary51.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-72.73%
Other crime20.930.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.286.45%
Vehicle crime1110.24120.00%
Public order63.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5525.00%
Burglary41.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons41.240.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.490.00%
Burglary89.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Theft from the person20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202432
June 202441
May 202421
April 202432
March 202420
February 202423
January 202431
December 202329
November 202333
October 202331

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B28 8BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larchmere Drive
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. York Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hall Green
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Edgcombe Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shaftmoor Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Prestige Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hollyhock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Ferris Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 9. Pemberly Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Elton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 11. Brooklands Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Cateswell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Arcot Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Finmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Silverlands Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. The Link
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ryde Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ingram Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grimshaw Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Fox Green Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1