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

Overview of Crime in B31 3TX

WEST HEATH ROAD, B31 3TX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This B31 3TX 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 3TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3TX, encompassing approximately 4440 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (1600.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Oak Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Kelvin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Centenary Close with total crimes: 4

WEST HEATH ROAD, B31 3TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.781600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.830.00%
Public order40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-96.77%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.9682.35%
Vehicle crime76.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5875.00%
Shoplifting41.58-42.86%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-50.00%
Public order20.45-71.43%
Robbery20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.26-5.56%
Public order73.8375.00%
Shoplifting71.5875.00%
Vehicle crime51.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.01-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.05100.00%
Public order41.3533.33%
Shoplifting40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime20.45-60.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3690.91%
Shoplifting54.73150.00%
Other crime51.13400.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.53-21.43%
Vehicle crime42.480.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.68-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.11-17.65%
Shoplifting43.15-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.90-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Public order30.6850.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.71-15.00%
Shoplifting133.83160.00%
Vehicle crime72.9375.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-33.33%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Robbery10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0353.85%
Robbery54.50400.00%
Shoplifting51.13-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.46-38.10%
Shoplifting62.93-14.29%
Burglary51.3525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1333.33%
Public order30.90-25.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.710.00%
Shoplifting74.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Burglary40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20241
July 202431
June 202417
May 202418
April 202421
March 202411
February 202414
January 202417
December 202320
November 202313
October 202321

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 202413
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Oak Walk
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Kelvin Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Centenary Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hobbis Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbeydale Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Burnlea Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Shipston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Staple Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bridge Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Treeside Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willetts Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cressage Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heathlands Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Moorpark Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Bowood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Over Brunton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. The Morelands
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. West Heath Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Edgehill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Johns Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Tristram Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Farfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lime Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1