THE CREST, B31 3QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3QA

THE CREST, B31 3QA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population. This B31 3QA 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 3QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3QA, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrell Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Alvechurch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gibbs Hill Road with total crimes: 2

THE CREST, B31 3QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.43-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.89-53.85%
Burglary32.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.90225.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.60300.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01100.00%
Burglary11.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.61250.00%
Possession of weapons16.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.17-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.04-18.18%
Possession of weapons43.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-80.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.440.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20244
March 20242
February 202414
January 20244
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrell Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alvechurch Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gibbs Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fryer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sant Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sir Hilton'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1