MERRITTS HILL, B31 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 1JF

MERRITTS HILL, B31 1JF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.08 per 1,000 population. This B31 1JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B31 postcode area, which has experienced 523 crimes and a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B31 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1JF, encompassing approximately 2104 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B31 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clavedon Close with total crimes: 6
  • Homedene Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fourlands Road with total crimes: 2

MERRITTS HILL, B31 1JF 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.08-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2850.00%
Burglary11.43-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Burglary31.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.41-62.50%
Public order52.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38300.00%
Other crime31.900.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.3123.08%
Vehicle crime57.60400.00%
Other theft22.380.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.26-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.1866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Other theft21.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60-33.33%
Burglary32.850.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.70-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson24.28-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.26166.67%
Criminal damage and arson57.600.00%
Other crime32.380.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.8550.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 202416
April 202413
March 202415
February 20246
January 20249
December 202316
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20234

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 1JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clavedon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Homedene Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fourlands Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kewstoke Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cornfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bangham Pit Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Merritt'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shenley Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westhaven Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1