RUSSELL ROAD, B28 8SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B28 8SG

RUSSELL ROAD, B28 8SG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.09 per 1,000 population. This B28 8SG 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 8SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B28 8SG, encompassing approximately 3356 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B28 8SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brandon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hillmount Close with total crimes: 7
  • York Road with total crimes: 7

RUSSELL ROAD, B28 8SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.15100.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Vehicle crime41.19-55.56%
Public order31.19-57.14%
Drugs30.890.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.5830.43%
Vehicle crime98.94350.00%
Public order72.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.81-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.8533.33%
Other theft41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Public order20.60-77.78%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.777.41%
Criminal damage and arson98.64200.00%
Public order92.68-18.18%
Robbery42.68300.00%
Burglary41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.3912.50%
Public order118.04450.00%
Vehicle crime43.2833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.15100.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-50.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Public order20.60100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.6033.33%
Vehicle crime69.5320.00%
Burglary41.79-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-25.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.584.35%
Burglary117.15120.00%
Vehicle crime53.2866.67%
Public order51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-25.00%
Other theft20.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.394.55%
Criminal damage and arson66.85100.00%
Burglary51.79-44.44%
Public order51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-20.00%
Other theft41.1933.33%
Vehicle crime31.19-57.14%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.58-8.33%
Burglary96.5580.00%
Vehicle crime72.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09150.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.150.00%
Burglary51.490.00%
Public order41.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20249
April 202411
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202430
June 202423
May 202429
April 202427
March 202424
February 202432
January 202424
December 202323
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brandon Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hillmount Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. York Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hall Green
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Edgcombe Road
    Total6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Bank Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shaftmoor Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cubley Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allcroft Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cateswell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Arcot Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Springcroft Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1