B29 5UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5UY

B29 5UY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.66 per 1,000 population. This B29 5UY 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 5UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5UY, encompassing approximately 2415 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 5UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Gaydon Grove with total crimes: 4

B29 5UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.97166.67%
Vehicle crime43.310.00%
Shoplifting31.66-25.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.04-18.18%
Shoplifting47.45100.00%
Burglary41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Public order31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.8757.14%
Public order59.1166.67%
Burglary32.0750.00%
Drugs31.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-57.14%
Other theft31.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting20.83-33.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.80133.33%
Other theft52.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Shoplifting31.2450.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.900.00%
Vehicle crime45.80100.00%
Public order41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.25-12.50%
Other theft65.80100.00%
Vehicle crime22.480.00%
Shoplifting20.83-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.040.00%
Shoplifting106.62-28.57%
Burglary54.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07-25.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.11-23.81%
Shoplifting146.627.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.80100.00%
Public order41.66-33.33%
Drugs31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Robbery21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.355.00%
Shoplifting138.6918.18%
Public order65.38200.00%
Vehicle crime52.48400.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-71.43%
Other theft10.83-83.33%
Robbery10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.1853.85%
Shoplifting118.28175.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.55600.00%
Other theft62.90500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Possession of weapons21.240.00%
Public order20.83-75.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.900.00%
Public order85.380.00%
Shoplifting43.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 202410
January 202414
December 202313
November 202311
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202418
June 202422
May 202414
April 202414
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202320
October 202313

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 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
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Gaydon Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pennant Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salwarpe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bottetourt Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wentworth Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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