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

Overview of Crime in B29 5HY

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This B29 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5HY, encompassing approximately 3325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B29 5HY 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 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences98.12-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7125.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Burglary31.2050.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
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 offences2011.7317.65%
Vehicle crime56.0166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Other crime31.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

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 offences179.026.25%
Vehicle crime35.110.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-71.43%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8175.00%
Other theft22.11100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%

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 offences85.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.4133.33%
Vehicle crime21.20100.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
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 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.62-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson33.61200.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.32-48.00%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Public order30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.0392.31%
Criminal damage and arson67.52200.00%
Robbery41.800.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Burglary10.60-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

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 offences137.5218.18%
Burglary33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.72-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.31150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5066.67%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202420
June 202417
May 202416
April 20248
March 202412
February 202413
January 202425
December 202313
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20244

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 5HY 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. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paganel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pailton Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Chatwell Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1