CASTLE ROAD, B29 5BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5BA

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5BA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This B29 5BA 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 5BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5BA, encompassing approximately 3128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 5BA 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

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99-41.18%
Vehicle crime43.20-33.33%
Drugs41.280.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.91-19.05%
Vehicle crime65.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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 offences2111.1931.25%
Anti-social behaviour46.71100.00%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.1150.00%
Vehicle crime51.9225.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.39-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson42.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.15450.00%
Vehicle crime57.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Burglary41.28300.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Burglary10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences77.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.24-25.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Burglary30.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.710.00%
Vehicle crime51.92150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.430.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 202421
May 202416
April 20248
March 202422
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

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 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 5BA 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. Howes Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Shenley Fields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mimosa Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Park Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Perton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Belvide Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1