B29 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5AJ

B29 5AJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.62 per 1,000 population. This B29 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5AJ, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B29 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 6
  • Fox Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Bushwood Road with total crimes: 2

B29 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.62-25.00%
Vehicle crime64.90100.00%
Public order22.45100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In July 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 offences1610.62-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson36.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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 offences1811.8412.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.5333.33%
Burglary31.63200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.98-52.94%
Vehicle crime43.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-40.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4770.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.94150.00%
Burglary32.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3566.67%
Burglary24.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.57-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.4566.67%
Burglary52.04400.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9416.67%
Vehicle crime32.86-25.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.45100.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.570.00%
Burglary43.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202416
June 202418
May 202416
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fox Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Bushwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Huddleston Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Strathdene Gardens
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Widney Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Howes Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Middle Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westhill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bideford Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Belvide Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1