WESTMINSTER PLACE, B31 3PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3PL

WESTMINSTER PLACE, B31 3PL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This B31 3PL 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 3PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3PL, encompassing approximately 4029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (1800.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrell Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ivyhouse Road with total crimes: 3

WESTMINSTER PLACE, B31 3PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.681800.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Burglary30.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-95.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1833.33%
Vehicle crime44.96-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.93-31.82%
Vehicle crime73.72250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.6683.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.4660.00%
Shoplifting61.99500.00%
Public order41.49300.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons20.74-33.33%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.19-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.980.00%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Burglary20.74-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.43-24.14%
Burglary55.46150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-66.67%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.4031.82%
Vehicle crime67.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9137.50%
Vehicle crime85.46300.00%
Other theft51.99400.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-83.33%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.436.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.97500.00%
Possession of weapons41.490.00%
Public order40.99100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.95-28.57%
Shoplifting53.72150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Public order20.50-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6690.91%
Public order85.21166.67%
Vehicle crime61.99100.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.960.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20241
July 202420
June 202415
May 202422
April 202412
March 202422
February 202429
January 202422
December 202316
November 202315
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrell Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Ivyhouse Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sibdon Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Condover Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sylvia Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elms Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Westminster Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Waggon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gibbs Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cofton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lilley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Grange Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fryer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sant Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sir Hilton'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1