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

Overview of Crime in B29 5HZ

CASTLE ROAD, B29 5HZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population. This B29 5HZ 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 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5HZ, encompassing approximately 3180 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B29 5HZ 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 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.23-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson52.2066.67%
Burglary41.57100.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.0041.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.3450.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.60-7.69%
Public order23.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-66.67%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.2362.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.09200.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2914.29%
Drugs42.520.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.34-41.67%
Burglary42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In February 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 offences128.80-50.00%
Burglary43.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Public order20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2641.18%
Criminal damage and arson57.55150.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.4941.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.34-50.00%
Public order20.63100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences128.80-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.77100.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.550.00%
Drugs24.090.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 202412
January 202424
December 202317
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20243

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 5HZ 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. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lismore Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Paganel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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