B31 2FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2FU

B31 2FU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.66 per 1,000 population. This B31 2FU 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 2FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2FU, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

B31 2FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14

B31 2FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.6658.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.05-26.09%
Other theft75.41250.00%
Vehicle crime52.2366.67%
Public order51.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.020.00%
Shoplifting127.32-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour93.82350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8733.33%
Public order41.2733.33%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Other theft20.64-71.43%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.1115.00%
Shoplifting177.32-48.48%
Other theft75.41250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2350.00%
Public order30.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3324.8417.86%
Violence and sexual offences2010.5133.33%
Public order56.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2820.0616.67%
Violence and sexual offences158.92-40.00%
Public order74.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.23-20.00%
Other theft41.2733.33%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary10.64-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.48-10.71%
Shoplifting247.9641.18%
Public order77.64133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.23-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.5966.67%
Burglary41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Robbery10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.2547.37%
Shoplifting178.92-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour75.41-46.15%
Robbery42.23300.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Possession of weapons30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime30.96-50.00%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3327.7173.68%
Violence and sexual offences1910.51-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour136.05225.00%
Vehicle crime64.14100.00%
Burglary41.91100.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.9761.11%
Shoplifting199.2418.75%
Anti-social behaviour46.05-42.86%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Burglary20.96-33.33%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.06-25.00%
Shoplifting165.73-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.10-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.23-33.33%
Public order41.27-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft30.96-50.00%
Burglary30.96-50.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Robbery10.64-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2532.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.640.00%
Public order113.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.500.00%
Other theft61.910.00%
Burglary61.910.00%
Robbery41.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 202311

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202412
June 202417
May 202433
April 202428
March 202424
February 202417
January 202433
December 202319
November 202316
October 202325

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202423
June 202423
May 202420
April 202415
March 202425
February 202428
January 202419
December 202329
November 202318
October 202324

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 202413
December 20234
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rochester Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Chatham Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Beech Farm Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Great Stone Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Hilary Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Maas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Moat Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1