ALWOLD ROAD, B29 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5RJ

ALWOLD ROAD, B29 5RJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population. This B29 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5RJ, encompassing approximately 3319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B29 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Square with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Coven Grove with total crimes: 4

ALWOLD ROAD, B29 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.0233.33%
Public order42.41-33.33%
Burglary31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-60.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-83.33%
Drugs10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.580.00%
Shoplifting127.23-52.00%
Public order63.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.81150.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Possession of weapons20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2523.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences247.5326.32%
Public order67.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-33.33%
Possession of weapons51.81400.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Drugs20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-66.67%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.7718.75%
Shoplifting155.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.71200.00%
Other theft41.8133.33%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1815.97800.00%
Violence and sexual offences165.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.820.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Other theft30.90-25.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%

In March 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 offences1611.15-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.82150.00%
Other theft41.51100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Shoplifting20.60-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-75.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.65-33.33%
Shoplifting55.42150.00%
Public order41.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other theft20.600.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.56-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson58.1366.67%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.0640.00%
Burglary58.430.00%
Public order31.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-57.14%
Shoplifting30.90-40.00%
Other theft20.90-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.2711.11%
Other theft76.02250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.11250.00%
Shoplifting52.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Public order41.20300.00%
Robbery21.20100.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.420.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202424
June 202424
May 202419
April 202416
March 202416
February 202418
January 202427
December 202328
November 202320
October 202318

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202412
June 202425
May 202415
April 202418
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Square
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coven Grove
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Gaydon Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pennant Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weoley Castle Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hatherton Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Salwarpe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Paganel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Barnes Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Dormston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1