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

Overview of Crime in B31 1PW

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1PW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This B31 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1PW, encompassing approximately 2636 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% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Wasdale Road with total crimes: 2
  • Colworth Road with total crimes: 2

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1PW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.73140.00%
Burglary44.55300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

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 crime56.45400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.90-16.67%
Other theft21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.55-25.00%
Other theft22.280.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour33.0350.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4522.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.17100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.55-10.00%
Vehicle crime13.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79-33.33%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-71.43%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.66100.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.450.00%
Drugs32.660.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wasdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Colworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Merritt'S Brook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Oaklands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bell Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Merritt'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Spiceland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brookside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1