SHIRLEY ROAD, B28 8QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28 8QL

SHIRLEY ROAD, B28 8QL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This B28 8QL 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 8QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B28 8QL, encompassing approximately 3164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B28 8QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchmere Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Foxglove Close with total crimes: 7
  • Durlston Grove with total crimes: 3

SHIRLEY ROAD, B28 8QL 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5322.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.48100.00%
Burglary41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9012.50%
Public order42.840.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime53.79150.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Robbery30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.27114.29%
Vehicle crime24.74100.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.06-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.37-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour32.84200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.74171.43%
Vehicle crime46.00100.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.64-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.21100.00%
Other theft21.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.5362.50%
Burglary34.110.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Burglary32.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 202412
April 202415
March 20247
February 20249
January 202419
December 20237
November 202313
October 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Larchmere Drive
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Foxglove Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Durlston Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Miall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vicarage Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marie Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Englewood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lakey Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1