ST LAURENCE ROAD, B31 2AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2AY

ST LAURENCE ROAD, B31 2AY, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This B31 2AY 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 2AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2AY, encompassing approximately 2908 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 2AY area, explore the B31 2AY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B31 2AY area, visit the B31 2AY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-68.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 2AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Norman Road with total crimes: 3
  • Middleton Grange with total crimes: 3

ST LAURENCE ROAD, B31 2AY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.56-68.18%
Shoplifting52.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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 offences2212.03144.44%
Shoplifting37.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 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 offences97.56-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.090.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.00550.00%
Public order44.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.50400.00%
Shoplifting31.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences128.5950.00%
Public order44.13300.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Shoplifting21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.91-42.86%
Robbery42.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-71.43%
Other theft10.69-83.33%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.037.69%
Vehicle crime74.81-12.50%
Other theft62.410.00%
Shoplifting32.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.630.00%
Vehicle crime84.4760.00%
Shoplifting32.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.28-7.14%
Vehicle crime54.470.00%
Public order21.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-88.89%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.810.00%
Public order63.090.00%
Vehicle crime52.060.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20244
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202422
June 20249
May 202413
April 20242
March 202412
February 20248
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

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
June 20241
April 20241

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
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 2AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Norman Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Middleton Grange
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Laurence Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Innage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hole Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Garland Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Leys
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Jervoise Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1