B29 5AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5AU

B29 5AU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This B29 5AU 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 5AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5AU, encompassing approximately 2762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 5AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spernall Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Prestwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bushwood Road with total crimes: 2

B29 5AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.41-26.67%
Vehicle crime53.98-16.67%
Drugs41.810.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In July 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 offences1510.13-28.57%
Vehicle crime65.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-66.67%
Drugs20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0750.00%
Other theft22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime52.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8133.33%
Other crime11.450.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.6050.00%
Burglary31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.51-28.57%
Burglary41.81300.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.53-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.45-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Other theft31.09200.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.53-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.510.00%
Burglary32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202415
June 202421
May 202414
April 20247
March 202421
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

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

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 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
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
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Spernall Grove
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Prestwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Middle Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawthorn Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Belvide Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1