COFTON ROAD, B31 3QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3QR

COFTON ROAD, B31 3QR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This B31 3QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B31 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B31 3QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3QR, encompassing approximately 3629 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrell Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Longbridge Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cofton Road with total crimes: 2

COFTON ROAD, B31 3QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.75100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.89-6.67%
Public order23.86-50.00%
Other theft20.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences157.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.13100.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Burglary10.83-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.89-42.86%
Burglary43.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.645.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.79300.00%
Burglary31.10200.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-66.67%
Public order20.55-33.33%
Robbery20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.30122.22%
Vehicle crime65.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6533.33%
Possession of weapons31.100.00%
Public order30.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.89-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Possession of weapons41.100.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.23-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.03200.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.1650.00%
Public order43.31100.00%
Other theft31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415
April 202412
March 202421
February 202420
January 20249
December 20239
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Forrell Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Longbridge Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cofton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Cropredy Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Worthen Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Leycester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wootton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Longmeadow Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carbridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Heath Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Rea Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Alvechurch Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sibdon Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1