B29 6WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 6WJ

B29 6WJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.33 per 1,000 population. This B29 6WJ 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 6WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 6WJ, encompassing approximately 4288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

B29 6WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heeley Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sturge Close with total crimes: 5
  • Raddlebarn Road with total crimes: 4

B29 6WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3380.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.1014.29%
Vehicle crime61.8720.00%
Burglary41.40-20.00%
Drugs40.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.1640.00%
Vehicle crime51.6366.67%
Burglary51.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.17-61.54%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7050.00%
Possession of weapons20.70100.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.33-13.33%
Burglary53.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.17-16.67%
Public order41.1733.33%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.70100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.09-11.76%
Vehicle crime93.50-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.1050.00%
Other theft31.400.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6388.89%
Vehicle crime113.96120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5633.33%
Burglary30.93-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5350.00%
Vehicle crime52.10150.00%
Burglary51.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.43-57.14%
Other theft41.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Burglary20.47-87.50%
Public order20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1611.43700.00%
Violence and sexual offences143.73133.33%
Other theft53.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7050.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.36-57.14%
Vehicle crime51.4025.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Burglary20.47-60.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.9375.00%
Burglary53.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.170.00%
Other theft30.93200.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-80.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson159.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.50-11.11%
Burglary61.87100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Public order40.93300.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 202416
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 202413
May 202415
April 202417
March 20249
February 20246
January 202414
December 20236
November 202314
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heeley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sturge Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Raddlebarn Road
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairgreen Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Ewhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 7. Oak Tree Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lottie Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tower View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Willow Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Birkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cottrell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Katie Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elliott Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Pavilion Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Centurion Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Sandpits
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1