MERRISHAW ROAD, B31 3SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3SL

MERRISHAW ROAD, B31 3SL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This B31 3SL 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 3SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3SL, encompassing approximately 3918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Condover Road with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lilley Lane with total crimes: 3

MERRISHAW ROAD, B31 3SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.42-18.75%
Vehicle crime73.32133.33%
Other theft21.790.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.46-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson54.0825.00%
Burglary41.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Shoplifting30.77-50.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Public order10.51-88.89%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.9941.67%
Public order94.34800.00%
Shoplifting62.30500.00%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02100.00%
Possession of weapons21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.91-53.85%
Possession of weapons43.06300.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.6366.67%
Robbery41.280.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.70-27.78%
Vehicle crime63.32-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Shoplifting30.77-40.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.2363.64%
Vehicle crime74.59600.00%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.40-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.810.00%
Robbery41.28300.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.91-26.09%
Shoplifting64.34100.00%
Other theft21.53-33.33%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.2576.92%
Vehicle crime55.87400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Public order41.02100.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.77200.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.63-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.190.00%
Vehicle crime54.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order30.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 20235

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 202417
April 202412
March 202426
February 202413
January 202418
December 202311
November 202317
October 202323
September 202313
August 202317

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Condover Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lilley Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cofton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Cropredy Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broseley Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Titterstone Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Worthen Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Leycester Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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
  • 15. Hollyoak Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Clunbury Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Fairfax Drive
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Sylvia Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1