ROCHESTER ROAD, B31 2NR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 2NR

ROCHESTER ROAD, B31 2NR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.59 per 1,000 population. This B31 2NR 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 2NR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 2NR, encompassing approximately 3282 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

B31 2NR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Newlyn Road with total crimes: 16

ROCHESTER ROAD, B31 2NR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.59-10.00%
Shoplifting258.2392.31%
Other theft77.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.13-22.22%
Public order52.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary20.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.3730.43%
Shoplifting139.14-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.96200.00%
Public order62.7450.00%
Burglary51.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5225.00%
Other crime41.52300.00%
Robbery31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Other theft20.61-75.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.33-14.81%
Shoplifting207.01-42.86%
Other theft86.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44300.00%
Public order41.22-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-62.50%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3529.2520.69%
Violence and sexual offences2710.6658.82%
Public order118.2337.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.3560.00%
Vehicle crime42.440.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2921.337.41%
Violence and sexual offences178.84-34.62%
Public order85.18-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.44-28.57%
Other theft41.5233.33%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-80.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2727.428.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.23-23.53%
Public order97.92125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime41.520.00%
Burglary41.22100.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.9547.83%
Shoplifting2510.36-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour97.62-55.00%
Other theft52.7425.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Robbery41.22300.00%
Vehicle crime41.22-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Burglary20.91-60.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3632.9128.57%
Violence and sexual offences2310.97-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour207.01233.33%
Vehicle crime96.09350.00%
Burglary52.7425.00%
Other theft41.520.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.5150.00%
Shoplifting289.1421.74%
Anti-social behaviour68.53-33.33%
Burglary41.83-20.00%
Public order41.220.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Theft from the person30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Robbery10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2324.68-11.54%
Violence and sexual offences207.01-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour96.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.74-14.29%
Burglary51.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-42.86%
Other theft41.22-33.33%
Public order41.22-69.23%
Robbery21.22-60.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2735.040.00%
Shoplifting268.230.00%
Public order137.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.960.00%
Vehicle crime73.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.130.00%
Other theft62.130.00%
Burglary61.830.00%
Robbery51.830.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Theft from the person20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
July 202430
June 202423
May 202427
April 202417
March 202426
February 202434
January 202423
December 202330
November 202320
October 202327

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202413
June 202420
May 202435
April 202429
March 202427
February 202425
January 202436
December 202328
November 202323
October 202326

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202420
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
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 2NR 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. Newlyn Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Rochester Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 6. Chatham Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bell Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Beech Farm Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sylvan Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Great Stone Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 11. Hilary Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Oaklands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maas Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1