B31 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2AR

B31 2AR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This B31 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2AR, encompassing approximately 2089 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 2AR area, explore the B31 2AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Merritts Brook Close with total crimes: 1
  • St Laurence Road with total crimes: 1

B31 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.18-72.73%
Shoplifting52.8766.67%
Public order22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.23266.67%
Shoplifting310.53200.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.70-60.00%
Drugs22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.80650.00%
Vehicle crime47.18100.00%
Public order41.91100.00%
Other theft31.91-50.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.090.00%
Shoplifting32.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-83.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Public order20.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4920.00%
Public order45.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.05-9.09%
Robbery34.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-80.00%
Other theft10.48-83.33%
Public order10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.88-15.38%
Other theft65.270.00%
Vehicle crime52.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3950.00%
Shoplifting31.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9244.44%
Vehicle crime66.22500.00%
Shoplifting32.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.31-60.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.740.00%
Public order52.390.00%
Shoplifting52.390.00%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202422
June 20246
May 202415
April 20242
March 202412
February 202410
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20246
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 3 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
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Merritts Brook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Laurence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hole Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garland Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. The Leys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Jervoise Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. White Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1