B29 5XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5XG

B29 5XG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.70 per 1,000 population. This B29 5XG 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 5XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5XG, encompassing approximately 1604 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B29 5XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Middle Acre Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

B29 5XG 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.70-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson56.2325.00%
Public order43.12-33.33%
Shoplifting42.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.49-66.67%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.17-29.17%
Public order610.6050.00%
Vehicle crime63.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.7433.33%
Shoplifting42.49100.00%
Drugs32.490.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.54166.67%
Possession of weapons514.96400.00%
Public order43.1233.33%
Drugs32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-50.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other theft21.25-66.67%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-75.00%
Robbery10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.06-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson65.61500.00%
Other theft63.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Shoplifting32.4950.00%
Public order31.87-50.00%
Robbery21.870.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.190.00%
Public order68.1050.00%
Vehicle crime33.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Burglary21.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.62-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.06-7.14%
Other theft78.10600.00%
Public order44.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Shoplifting21.25-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.31133.33%
Shoplifting108.73-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.230.00%
Burglary42.49300.00%
Vehicle crime22.49-33.33%
Public order21.25-60.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1427.437.69%
Violence and sexual offences68.73-64.71%
Public order53.7425.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.49-25.00%
Drugs21.870.00%
Robbery21.25100.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.79-5.56%
Shoplifting1310.6018.18%
Criminal damage and arson48.10-63.64%
Public order42.49300.00%
Vehicle crime42.4933.33%
Burglary32.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Other theft21.25-60.00%
Robbery11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson1111.22266.67%
Shoplifting116.86175.00%
Other theft56.8666.67%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-33.33%
Robbery21.250.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.800.00%
Public order59.970.00%
Shoplifting43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Possession of weapons31.870.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Theft from the person21.870.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202417
June 202424
May 20249
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414
January 20246
December 202317
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 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 5XG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Middle Acre Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rush Green
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Salwarpe Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Somery Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnes Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Buttermere Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dormston Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1