ALTON ROAD, B29 7DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 7DU

ALTON ROAD, B29 7DU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.77 per 1,000 population. This B29 7DU 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 7DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 7DU, encompassing approximately 7616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

B29 7DU 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

ALTON ROAD, B29 7DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.77-8.33%
Shoplifting102.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour91.31125.00%
Other theft71.18-12.50%
Drugs60.92500.00%
Public order60.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.79-37.50%
Burglary50.66-37.50%
Bicycle theft40.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.53-40.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3012.87172.73%
Violence and sexual offences243.94-11.11%
Burglary83.15-11.11%
Other theft81.05300.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.0514.29%
Vehicle crime51.0525.00%
Public order50.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.6633.33%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.37-32.50%
Shoplifting113.55-15.38%
Burglary91.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.18133.33%
Public order60.92200.00%
Drugs40.79300.00%
Vehicle crime40.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.53-40.00%
Robbery30.3950.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Other theft20.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.4221.21%
Shoplifting135.2530.00%
Burglary121.7171.43%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-16.67%
Other theft40.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.53-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.39-62.50%
Robbery20.39100.00%
Public order20.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.2922.22%
Shoplifting104.33100.00%
Vehicle crime81.3114.29%
Burglary71.05-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour60.9220.00%
Other theft60.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7933.33%
Public order40.53-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.53-60.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.13-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2710.2417.39%
Burglary83.55-27.27%
Vehicle crime71.0516.67%
Public order60.92-14.29%
Possession of weapons50.790.00%
Other theft50.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.6625.00%
Shoplifting50.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.39200.00%
Other crime20.39100.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

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 offences239.58-4.17%
Burglary113.0283.33%
Shoplifting101.4442.86%
Public order71.3175.00%
Other theft60.92-14.29%
Vehicle crime60.79-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour40.790.00%
Robbery30.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.06-11.11%
Shoplifting73.15-41.67%
Other theft70.9216.67%
Vehicle crime70.92600.00%
Burglary60.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.7925.00%
Public order40.66-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour40.530.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.6728.57%
Shoplifting123.550.00%
Public order71.58600.00%
Other theft60.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.530.00%
Burglary30.53-70.00%
Robbery10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.93-4.55%
Shoplifting122.76200.00%
Burglary101.58-23.08%
Other theft61.31-45.45%
Possession of weapons50.79150.00%
Robbery40.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.39200.00%
Theft from the person30.39-40.00%
Public order10.39-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.160.00%
Burglary132.890.00%
Other theft111.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.440.00%
Public order71.050.00%
Theft from the person50.920.00%
Shoplifting40.660.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20238

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 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 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202430
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20245
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202424
June 202427
May 202440
April 202433
March 202427
February 202423
January 202424
December 202327
November 202321
October 202322

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 202412
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B29 7DU 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. Rookery Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Edward'S Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Selly Hill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tiverton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B384
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Dale Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. North Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Croydon Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Harrow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dawlish Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ring Road South
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Bournbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kenneggy Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dartmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Hubert Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. George Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Aston Webb Boulevard
    Total1
    Burglary1