BARCHESTON ROAD, B29 5HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5HJ

BARCHESTON ROAD, B29 5HJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This B29 5HJ 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 5HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5HJ, encompassing approximately 3341 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 5HJ 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

BARCHESTON ROAD, B29 5HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.17-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson43.89-20.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.20-50.00%
Drugs30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.60-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.8618.75%
Shoplifting105.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime62.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8066.67%
Public order41.50100.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.0678.57%
Violence and sexual offences167.48-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.17125.00%
Shoplifting145.39-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson64.19100.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1710.17750.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.39-25.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.59300.00%
Burglary21.20-33.33%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-60.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.17-39.13%
Shoplifting54.19150.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Burglary31.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.1753.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.8875.00%
Robbery42.090.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8787.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39150.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.50300.00%
Public order41.2033.33%
Other theft31.20200.00%
Possession of weapons20.90100.00%
Robbery20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.580.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
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 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202419
June 202416
May 202418
April 20248
March 202412
February 202414
January 202423
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 5HJ 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. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Chatwell Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Perton Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1