B31 3JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3JB

B31 3JB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This B31 3JB 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 3JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3JB, encompassing approximately 3669 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 3JB area, explore the B31 3JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littlemead Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Monkswood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Burnlea Grove with total crimes: 2

B31 3JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences96.81800.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.27-96.77%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.5347.62%
Anti-social behaviour58.4566.67%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.09-20.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime65.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.64400.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.4535.00%
Public order37.36200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8250.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0933.33%
Vehicle crime53.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.45120.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour52.4525.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.00-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-62.50%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.63-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.18133.33%
Public order41.91300.00%
Vehicle crime31.09-25.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 202431
June 202421
May 202427
April 202420
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202311
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 3JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Littlemead Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Monkswood Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Burnlea Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Shipston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Aldersmead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Over Brunton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wakeford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Johns Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Tristram Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Farfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lime Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Slingfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Oddingley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Par Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ockam Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1