B31 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2AB

B31 2AB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.79 per 1,000 population. This B31 2AB 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 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2AB, encompassing approximately 1541 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

B31 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weirbrook Close with total crimes: 3
  • Belmont Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Hole Lane with total crimes: 1

B31 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.79-58.82%
Other theft34.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.17325.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-33.33%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.6050.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9220.00%
Vehicle crime47.79300.00%
Public order32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Other theft11.30-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6266.67%
Other theft46.49300.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-80.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2433.33%
Robbery12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In February 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 offences89.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.08-37.50%
Vehicle crime33.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.95100.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.7314.29%
Vehicle crime45.19300.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.79-36.36%
Other theft14.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.140.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202417
June 20244
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weirbrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belmont Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Hole Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Leys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Jervoise Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mytton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. White Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Woodbrooke Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakville Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1