KENSINGTON ROAD, B29 7LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B29 7LW

KENSINGTON ROAD, B29 7LW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This B29 7LW 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 7LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B29 7LW, encompassing approximately 3090 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B29 7LW area, explore the B29 7LW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B29 7LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kitchener Road with total crimes: 5
  • Priory Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Hobson Road with total crimes: 2

KENSINGTON ROAD, B29 7LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary44.850.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs20.65100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 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 offences129.38-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson53.88150.00%
Public order31.62-25.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-71.43%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.36-13.33%
Vehicle crime74.21250.00%
Public order42.270.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.09-31.82%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9769.23%
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Burglary30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0318.18%
Public order64.21500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.740.00%
Other theft43.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-50.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.71-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour63.560.00%
Burglary41.9433.33%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4185.71%
Burglary34.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences77.770.00%
Burglary52.270.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 202412
May 202413
April 202415
March 202422
February 202413
January 202411
December 202311
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kitchener Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Priory Avenue
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Hobson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Elmdon Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Stables
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Dobbs Mill Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Brookvale Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Holly Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Worcester Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1