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

Overview of Crime in B29 5HU

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This B29 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5HU, encompassing approximately 3280 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B29 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coven Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Gaydon Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Pennant Grove with total crimes: 3

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-20.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Public order20.61100.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.1917.65%
Vehicle crime56.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.52150.00%
Other crime41.520.00%
Possession of weapons31.220.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.14-5.56%
Vehicle crime35.180.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.61-75.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.49100.00%
Burglary12.440.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences85.79-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.4433.33%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.718.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.96200.00%
Burglary20.91-33.33%
Public order10.61-66.67%
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 12 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.45-55.56%
Robbery33.6650.00%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Other theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-85.71%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.80107.69%
Criminal damage and arson78.23250.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences137.9318.18%
Burglary33.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-60.00%
Public order20.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.14-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.83150.00%
Other theft31.52200.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.320.00%
Public order34.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202420
June 202417
May 202418
April 20248
March 202413
February 202412
January 202427
December 202313
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coven Grove
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gaydon Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pennant Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weoley Castle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Paganel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chatwell Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1