UNITY PLACE, B29 7AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 7AL

UNITY PLACE, B29 7AL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.11 per 1,000 population. This B29 7AL 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 7AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 7AL, encompassing approximately 10759 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-63.33% decrease)

B29 7AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Coronation Road with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

UNITY PLACE, B29 7AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.114.35%
Anti-social behaviour132.23333.33%
Shoplifting111.21-63.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.02-35.71%
Other theft80.84-11.11%
Drugs60.74500.00%
Burglary60.56-45.45%
Public order60.5620.00%
Vehicle crime50.56-54.55%
Other crime30.46200.00%
Bicycle theft30.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.280.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%
Robbery10.09-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3010.50172.73%
Violence and sexual offences232.79-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson142.1427.27%
Vehicle crime111.30175.00%
Burglary111.020.00%
Other theft91.0280.00%
Public order50.84-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.4650.00%
Robbery20.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Drugs10.09-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences267.99-43.48%
Burglary112.42-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson111.0257.14%
Shoplifting111.02-15.38%
Public order71.02250.00%
Other theft50.6525.00%
Drugs40.46300.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-42.86%
Robbery20.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.19100.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences469.5717.95%
Shoplifting134.2830.00%
Burglary121.2171.43%
Criminal damage and arson71.1216.67%
Vehicle crime70.65-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.65-28.57%
Other theft40.46-50.00%
Robbery30.37200.00%
Bicycle theft20.28100.00%
Public order20.19-50.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences399.1125.81%
Shoplifting103.62100.00%
Vehicle crime100.9311.11%
Other theft80.93166.67%
Burglary70.74-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour70.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.6550.00%
Public order40.56-42.86%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.6234.78%
Vehicle crime92.880.00%
Burglary80.84-27.27%
Public order70.740.00%
Possession of weapons50.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.460.00%
Shoplifting50.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.46100.00%
Other theft30.37-62.50%
Other crime20.28100.00%
Robbery10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.44-11.54%
Burglary112.14-31.25%
Shoplifting101.0225.00%
Vehicle crime90.930.00%
Other theft80.84-20.00%
Public order70.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.6525.00%
Robbery30.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.28-60.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.27-7.14%
Burglary162.42433.33%
Other theft101.4925.00%
Vehicle crime90.93350.00%
Shoplifting80.84-33.33%
Public order50.74-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.46-33.33%
Drugs30.37200.00%
Robbery20.28-33.33%
Other crime10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences287.4416.67%
Shoplifting122.600.00%
Other theft81.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.740.00%
Public order70.74133.33%
Anti-social behaviour60.650.00%
Robbery30.56-40.00%
Burglary30.28-78.57%
Vehicle crime20.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Drugs10.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences247.530.00%
Burglary142.23-22.22%
Shoplifting121.30140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.12200.00%
Other theft60.56-57.14%
Robbery50.5666.67%
Possession of weapons40.46100.00%
Vehicle crime40.37100.00%
Public order30.37-70.00%
Theft from the person30.28-25.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.230.00%
Burglary182.040.00%
Other theft141.670.00%
Public order101.300.00%
Shoplifting50.930.00%
Theft from the person40.460.00%
Drugs30.370.00%
Other crime30.280.00%
Robbery30.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202430
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 202312
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 314 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202423
June 202426
May 202446
April 202439
March 202431
February 202423
January 202426
December 202328
November 202324
October 202324

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
October 202322

A total of 117 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 202416
December 20233
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 7AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Coronation Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Heeley Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Rookery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Edward'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Teignmouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Selly Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tiverton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ewhurst Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 14. B384
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Dale Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Croydon Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Dawlish Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Bournbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Kenneggy Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elmdon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Birkdale Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Hubert Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Selly Oak
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Dartmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hubert Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. George Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1