CHURCH ROAD, B31 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2LU

CHURCH ROAD, B31 2LU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.71 per 1,000 population. This B31 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2LU, encompassing approximately 3298 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

B31 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

CHURCH ROAD, B31 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.7163.64%
Violence and sexual offences185.46-5.26%
Other theft75.46250.00%
Vehicle crime62.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-44.44%
Public order41.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-25.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.19-17.39%
Shoplifting115.76-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour93.33350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2133.33%
Public order41.2133.33%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

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 offences2317.5815.00%
Shoplifting176.97-46.88%
Other theft55.1566.67%
Public order31.52-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3225.4618.52%
Violence and sexual offences209.7025.00%
Public order76.0640.00%
Vehicle crime62.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Other theft30.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2717.8917.39%
Violence and sexual offences168.19-38.46%
Public order54.85-28.57%
Other theft41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Burglary20.91-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.464.00%
Shoplifting237.8843.75%
Public order76.97133.33%
Vehicle crime72.12133.33%
Burglary62.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-50.00%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21200.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.3125.00%
Shoplifting167.58-51.52%
Anti-social behaviour84.85-33.33%
Robbery32.43200.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-76.92%
Burglary20.91-60.00%
Other theft20.61-60.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 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
Shoplifting3329.4173.68%
Violence and sexual offences2010.00-13.04%
Vehicle crime136.0618.18%
Anti-social behaviour123.94200.00%
Other theft53.6425.00%
Burglary51.52400.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.9221.05%
Shoplifting196.9726.67%
Vehicle crime115.76175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.33-20.00%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Burglary10.91-80.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.490.00%
Shoplifting155.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.550.00%
Burglary51.520.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Other crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 211 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202411
June 202417
May 202432
April 202427
March 202423
February 202416
January 202433
December 202319
November 202315

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202419
June 202423
May 202420
April 202416
March 202426
February 202425
January 202420
December 202323
November 202319

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 202413
December 202311
November 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 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
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 2LU 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. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rochester Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Chatham Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Norman Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rectory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Beech Farm Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Church Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Stone Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Maas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Moat Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Pamela Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1