B28 8RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28 8RP

B28 8RP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population. This B28 8RP 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 8RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B28 8RP, encompassing approximately 4450 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B28 8RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Larchmere Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Prestige Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Durlston Grove with total crimes: 3

B28 8RP 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.2937.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.47150.00%
Vehicle crime51.1266.67%
Burglary51.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72-46.67%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.847.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.3750.00%
Vehicle crime30.67-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.540.00%
Vehicle crime53.1566.67%
Public order41.12300.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Robbery30.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.15300.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.6750.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.82-38.46%
Drugs21.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.94-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour32.920.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-60.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6431.25%
Vehicle crime54.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1233.33%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.41-44.83%
Vehicle crime43.59-20.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Burglary30.90-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.1152.63%
Burglary56.5266.67%
Vehicle crime51.1225.00%
Public order31.1250.00%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 202414
April 202414
March 20248
February 202413
January 202421
December 202316
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 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
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Larchmere Drive
    Total8
    Burglary4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Prestige Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Boden Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hamlet Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Green Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Finmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lulworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Shirley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marie Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Englewood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lakey Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1