OPEN FIELD CLOSE, B31 3XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 3XH

OPEN FIELD CLOSE, B31 3XH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.46 per 1,000 population. This B31 3XH 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 3XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 3XH, encompassing approximately 4180 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 3XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Field Road with total crimes: 3
  • Monkswood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Corley Avenue with total crimes: 3

OPEN FIELD CLOSE, B31 3XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences136.46-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-66.67%
Burglary10.48-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.764.76%
Anti-social behaviour65.2650.00%
Vehicle crime41.440.00%
Burglary30.96200.00%
Public order30.72-25.00%
Other theft30.7250.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.52-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson65.020.00%
Public order41.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.96300.00%
Vehicle crime40.96100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.00129.41%
Vehicle crime29.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.136.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.0725.00%
Vehicle crime31.200.00%
Robbery30.72200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.13-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour53.83-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Vehicle crime30.96-25.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Other theft20.48100.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8541.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.07125.00%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Public order10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.189.09%
Vehicle crime42.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.48100.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.98-21.43%
Vehicle crime62.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.18-44.00%
Vehicle crime43.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.960.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.480.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.6192.31%
Anti-social behaviour45.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202422
June 202421
May 202439
April 202417
March 202416
February 202417
January 202412
December 202311
November 202314
October 202325
September 202313

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Middle Field Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Monkswood Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Croft
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Hobbis Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shipston Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aldersmead Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Witley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Staple Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Bridge Piece
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Over Brunton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tristram Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Farfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lime Tree Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Slingfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ockam Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1