THE FORDROUGH, B31 3LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3LR

THE FORDROUGH, B31 3LR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This B31 3LR 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 3LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3LR, encompassing approximately 2717 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littlemead Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Brassie Close with total crimes: 4
  • Braid Close with total crimes: 3

THE FORDROUGH, B31 3LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.781200.00%
Burglary54.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.840.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.37-96.55%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.8770.59%
Burglary510.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Public order41.47300.00%
Vehicle crime31.47-50.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.62-19.05%
Vehicle crime66.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Possession of weapons21.470.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Public order10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7210.53%
Other theft37.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0435.71%
Criminal damage and arson36.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-33.33%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9427.27%
Anti-social behaviour35.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.10-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.41-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour74.0575.00%
Vehicle crime42.5833.33%
Other theft31.47200.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1533.33%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.26-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson42.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.78-7.14%
Public order54.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84150.00%
Vehicle crime41.8433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-25.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20241
July 202429
June 202417
May 202421
April 202419
March 202414
February 202411
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Littlemead Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Brassie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Braid Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sylvia Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnlea Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Shipston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aldersmead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elms Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Par Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nesfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Highwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kings Park West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1