B29 5XY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 5XY

B29 5XY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.39 per 1,000 population. This B29 5XY 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 5XY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 5XY, encompassing approximately 2194 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B29 5XY area, explore the B29 5XY 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 (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B29 5XY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Salwarpe Grove with total crimes: 2

B29 5XY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.39-16.67%
Shoplifting44.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Vehicle crime31.82-50.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.32-40.00%
Vehicle crime65.470.00%
Shoplifting42.73100.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Other theft11.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.0566.67%
Public order49.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.82-20.00%
Drugs31.820.00%
Possession of weapons31.37200.00%
Other theft31.37-40.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Shoplifting20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.47400.00%
Other theft52.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Shoplifting31.3750.00%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.30-35.71%
Public order44.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft20.91-71.43%
Shoplifting20.910.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.860.00%
Other theft76.38250.00%
Public order43.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.91-80.00%
Burglary10.91-75.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences1417.7716.67%
Shoplifting106.38-28.57%
Burglary44.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Public order10.91-75.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1421.427.69%
Violence and sexual offences126.38-33.33%
Public order45.470.00%
Drugs31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime31.37-40.00%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.2412.50%
Shoplifting138.2018.18%
Vehicle crime55.92400.00%
Public order42.28300.00%
Burglary31.820.00%
Other theft21.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-75.00%
Robbery10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.7914.29%
Shoplifting117.29175.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.01300.00%
Other theft63.65200.00%
Possession of weapons22.730.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.410.00%
Public order46.380.00%
Shoplifting41.820.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.910.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
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 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202412
June 202420
May 202412
April 20249
March 202414
February 202414
January 202412
December 202318
November 202316
October 202314

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 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 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 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 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
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 5XY postcode area is presented below.

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