B31 1LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 1LR

B31 1LR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population. This B31 1LR 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 1LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1LR, encompassing approximately 2208 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 1LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Colworth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Merritt'S Brook Lane with total crimes: 2

B31 1LR 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6080.00%
Burglary44.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.15150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.26-16.67%
Other theft22.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.98-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.43-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.170.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.620.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.62-20.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.89400.00%
Drugs24.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.43300.00%
Vehicle crime41.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-66.67%
Other theft10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7920.00%
Robbery22.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.980.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Colworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Merritt'S Brook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Long Mynd Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Oaklands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bell Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Merritt'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spiceland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1