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

Overview of Crime in B31 1PA

MERRITTS HILL, B31 1PA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.60 per 1,000 population. This B31 1PA 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 1PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1PA, encompassing approximately 2393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B31 1PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fourlands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Long Mynd Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MERRITTS HILL, B31 1PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.10100.00%
Vehicle crime32.510.00%
Burglary31.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.2733.33%
Vehicle crime23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.340.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.430.00%
Public order13.340.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.60133.33%
Theft from the person12.920.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.60-62.50%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20246
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20232

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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 1PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fourlands Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Long Mynd Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kewstoke Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Merritt'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shenley Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Spiceland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1