MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1PP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 1PP

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1PP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population. This B31 1PP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B31 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B31 1PP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1PP, encompassing approximately 3424 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 1PP area, explore the B31 1PP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

B31 1PP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wasdale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sage Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1PP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences159.6415.38%
Anti-social behaviour44.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Burglary30.88200.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0144.44%
Vehicle crime43.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 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 offences96.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.5050.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.0163.64%
Anti-social behaviour25.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5510.00%
Vehicle crime43.21-20.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3025.00%
Vehicle crime52.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order20.58-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.01-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.34150.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.30-13.33%
Public order33.800.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-33.33%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202414
February 202418
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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
July 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wasdale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Sage Croft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rhayader Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barnsdale Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elmdale Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Oaklands
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Claerwen Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Honiton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Honiton Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Caban Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Heliers Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Colworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westcliff Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenvale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bellfield
    Total1
    Burglary1