WESTHILL CLOSE, B29 6QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 6QQ

WESTHILL CLOSE, B29 6QQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.51 per 1,000 population. This B29 6QQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B29 postcode area, which has experienced 2 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B29 6QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 6QQ, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B29 6QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langleys Road with total crimes: 6
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3
  • Westhill Close with total crimes: 3

WESTHILL CLOSE, B29 6QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences149.5175.00%
Vehicle crime45.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Other theft11.46-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2214.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.93100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68-22.22%
Burglary52.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.32-25.00%
Burglary33.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-60.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime54.390.00%
Burglary31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.2575.00%
Vehicle crime55.12-50.00%
Burglary41.830.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime109.51900.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.66-42.86%
Burglary42.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.15100.00%
Other theft45.120.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-30.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8842.86%
Vehicle crime43.66300.00%
Burglary41.46300.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56-33.33%
Public order20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 202412
February 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 6QQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Langleys Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Westhill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Strathdene Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Fladbury Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wellman Croft
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lodge Hill Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Strathdene Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Pegasus Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1