B29 4HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 4HJ

B29 4HJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population. This B29 4HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B29 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B29 4HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 4HJ, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B29 4HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranesbill Road with total crimes: 5
  • Meaburn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Spiceland Road with total crimes: 3

B29 4HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7387.50%
Vehicle crime46.5833.33%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3250.00%
Other crime11.320.00%

In June 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 offences89.6614.29%
Vehicle crime33.51-25.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2216.67%
Vehicle crime43.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson77.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.630.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.90-10.00%
Vehicle crime23.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88100.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.27-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1610.97100.00%
Vehicle crime47.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-66.67%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson63.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.788.33%
Other crime25.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.27200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 202416
December 20238
November 202313
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 4HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cranesbill Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Meaburn Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spiceland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Walnut Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Guiting Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hawkestone Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hickory Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Old Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadow Brook Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Veronica Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rickyard Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Black Haynes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pecan Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Almond Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Summerfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cornbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Peach Ley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1