B29 4HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 4HU

B29 4HU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This B29 4HU 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 4HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 4HU, encompassing approximately 3087 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B29 4HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meaburn Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Veronica Close with total crimes: 2

B29 4HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.34-22.22%
Vehicle crime74.53133.33%
Other theft42.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.6680.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.83300.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-40.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4242.86%
Vehicle crime53.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-62.50%
Other theft30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.45700.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.59-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.2733.33%
Burglary41.30300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.42-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.21300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.15-6.67%
Vehicle crime24.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 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 offences158.7425.00%
Vehicle crime44.86300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences127.13-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.890.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.137.14%
Other crime24.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences149.070.00%
Vehicle crime54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202414
June 202418
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 202414
January 202415
December 202312
November 202315
October 202314

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20231

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

A total of 2 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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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

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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Meaburn Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Shenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Veronica Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawkestone Road
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Spiceland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hickory Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cranesbill Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Black Haynes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burdock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chestunt Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Filbert View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Summerfield Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Shenley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trefoil Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1