WEST HEATH ROAD, B31 3TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3TQ

WEST HEATH ROAD, B31 3TQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This B31 3TQ 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 3TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3TQ, encompassing approximately 4012 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B31 3TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Verstone Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Corley Avenue with total crimes: 3

WEST HEATH ROAD, B31 3TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences157.4850.00%
Vehicle crime73.7416.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.4920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.970.00%
Shoplifting63.49200.00%
Vehicle crime51.500.00%
Public order41.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7316.67%
Vehicle crime53.49400.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.239.09%
Shoplifting42.99100.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-85.71%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7222.22%
Vehicle crime72.74600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.23-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50100.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-84.62%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-85.71%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.97225.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.2422.22%
Vehicle crime72.74-46.15%
Other theft11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime139.72333.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.2412.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.24100.00%
Shoplifting41.00-33.33%
Robbery21.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.73-20.00%
Burglary61.99200.00%
Shoplifting61.500.00%
Vehicle crime31.5050.00%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.980.00%
Shoplifting62.490.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202410
June 202414
May 202414
April 202412
March 202411
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20247
December 202313
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 202413
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20246
February 20246
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Kelvin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Verstone Croft
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Corley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Church Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Croft
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hobbis Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbeydale Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Pamela Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Staple Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bridge Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Copse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hazel Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Treeside Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bowood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Over Brunton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. West Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Farfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1