IRIS CLOSE, B29 5BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5BS

IRIS CLOSE, B29 5BS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This B29 5BS 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 5BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5BS, encompassing approximately 4033 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B29 5BS area, explore the B29 5BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 5BS 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
  • Shenley Fields Road with total crimes: 2

IRIS CLOSE, B29 5BS 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.21-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.730.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-80.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.190.00%
Vehicle crime52.98150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2450.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.70-25.00%
Burglary42.98300.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-50.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences167.4423.08%
Criminal damage and arson43.9733.33%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.6962.50%
Burglary33.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74200.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In March 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 offences84.71-27.27%
Vehicle crime41.9833.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.46-15.38%
Vehicle crime32.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.4544.44%
Burglary43.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23400.00%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime30.74-25.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.71-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-40.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime73.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 202416
April 202413
March 20248
February 202411
January 202413
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

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 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 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 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 5BS 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. Shenley Fields Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shipley Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Austrey Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mimosa Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Middle Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stoneton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Perton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Belvide Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1