B29 4HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 4HQ

B29 4HQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.99 per 1,000 population. This B29 4HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B29 postcode area, which has experienced 406 crimes and a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B29 4HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 4HQ, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

B29 4HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meaburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dunstall Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Shenley Lane with total crimes: 4

B29 4HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9913.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-40.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-90.91%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.32-16.67%
Vehicle crime116.49450.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-50.00%
Public order21.30-60.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.79100.00%
Public order52.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1625.00%
Vehicle crime22.16-33.33%
Other theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.9920.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.19300.00%
Vehicle crime53.46400.00%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.330.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.79-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-66.67%
Public order10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.29-21.05%
Vehicle crime66.49500.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.5526.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.230.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.82-40.00%
Vehicle crime36.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-57.14%
Other crime21.30-60.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.820.00%
Other crime53.030.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202415
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202410
February 202411
January 202415
December 202319
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Meaburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Dunstall Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Long Mynd Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Veronica Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawkestone Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dunchurch Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shenley Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hazel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cranesbill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Summerfield Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Shenley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trefoil Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fulbrook Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roundlea Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Court Farm Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1