SOMERY ROAD, B29 5RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5RY

SOMERY ROAD, B29 5RY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This B29 5RY 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 5RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5RY, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B29 5RY 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

SOMERY ROAD, B29 5RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.52-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.1150.00%
Burglary42.4733.33%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.9933.33%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime31.23200.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.82-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.9954.55%
Possession of weapons36.990.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-50.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.46-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.52200.00%
Burglary22.47100.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.520.00%
Vehicle crime44.94100.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft20.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.93-20.00%
Other theft54.94150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.93-21.05%
Burglary36.1750.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.81-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson47.82100.00%
Drugs31.65200.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8115.00%
Public order59.46400.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.9953.85%
Criminal damage and arson38.23200.00%
Other theft31.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.930.00%
Public order55.350.00%
Drugs32.060.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 202417
May 202411
April 202412
March 202412
February 202415
January 202419
December 202323
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
December 20231

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 5RY 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. Salwarpe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wentworth Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lismore Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Paganel Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dormston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Jervoise Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1