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

Overview of Crime in B31 1UJ

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1UJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This B31 1UJ 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 1UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 1UJ, encompassing approximately 3935 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B31 1UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kelby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barnsdale Crescent with total crimes: 2

MERRITTS BROOK LANE, B31 1UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8333.33%
Public order31.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.18-24.00%
Vehicle crime54.83150.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02200.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.4066.67%
Other theft26.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.89-6.25%
Vehicle crime53.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.88-15.79%
Other theft54.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-60.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.6611.76%
Public order64.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.620.00%
Vehicle crime54.32-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.27200.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.66-15.00%
Vehicle crime94.3228.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.29300.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.1617.65%
Vehicle crime75.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Other theft30.76-50.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.89-15.00%
Other theft64.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52150.00%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.160.00%
Public order45.080.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Other theft20.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202419
June 202425
May 202415
April 202416
March 202419
February 202417
January 202417
December 202320
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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
February 20241
January 20241

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Norman Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Kelby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Barnsdale Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cheverton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wasdale Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Colworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Merritt'S Brook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Honiton Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Reservoir Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bidford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Tinkers Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Trescott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tudbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Basil Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Elmdale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Claerwen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1