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

Overview of Crime in B29 5HG

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This B29 5HG 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 5HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5HG, encompassing approximately 3354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-36.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

B29 5HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 9
  • Spernall Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Coven Grove with total crimes: 4

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.82-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.770.00%
Vehicle crime51.49-28.57%
Public order41.49-20.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Shoplifting31.19-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89-25.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.48-21.88%
Shoplifting107.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime72.98133.33%
Public order52.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-20.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.556.67%
Shoplifting259.5478.57%
Anti-social behaviour57.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-60.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Burglary30.8950.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs20.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.37100.00%
Shoplifting148.94-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson104.1742.86%
Vehicle crime32.98-40.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.50750.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.4775.00%
Vehicle crime52.0925.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.62122.22%
Burglary55.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49300.00%
Vehicle crime41.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-50.00%
Shoplifting20.60-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.84-65.38%
Shoplifting52.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Public order41.1933.33%
Robbery31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.0173.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.75133.33%
Public order32.090.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.47-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-50.00%
Shoplifting30.89-40.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.52-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour72.68600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0950.00%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Public order41.4933.33%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Theft from the person20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.170.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
July 202425
June 202432
May 202430
April 202415
March 202420
February 20249
January 202426
December 202315
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
February 20244
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 202425
May 202414
April 202417
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
November 20232
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Spernall Grove
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Coven Grove
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gaydon Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weoley Castle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Prestwood Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bushwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Howes Rise
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Chatwell Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Park Mews
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Stoneton Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Perton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Belvide Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1