B31 4ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 4ER

B31 4ER, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This B31 4ER 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 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 4ER, encompassing approximately 3990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 4ER area, explore the B31 4ER Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (2000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 4ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walnut Way with total crimes: 6
  • Eden Close with total crimes: 6
  • Elder Close with total crimes: 3

B31 4ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.272000.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.260.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.25-95.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.535.26%
Vehicle crime85.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0066.67%
Other crime41.25300.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.52-34.48%
Vehicle crime44.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.29141.67%
Public order77.27600.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7566.67%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Possession of weapons30.750.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.02-29.41%
Vehicle crime53.01-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.25400.00%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Public order10.25-87.50%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.53-45.16%
Public order84.26700.00%
Vehicle crime62.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.50-54.55%
Burglary41.25100.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-60.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.0424.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.77266.67%
Possession of weapons52.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.7825.00%
Vehicle crime46.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0050.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Public order30.75-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.28-4.76%
Public order75.01600.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Shoplifting30.7550.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.77-27.59%
Vehicle crime35.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-50.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.270.00%
Possession of weapons41.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.000.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
July 202420
June 202419
May 202429
April 202412
March 202417
February 202431
January 202425
December 202320
November 202321
October 202329

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 4ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Walnut Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Eden Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Daffodil Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burnside Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Falfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Longbridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Turves Green
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Titterstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Reabrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitcot Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haldon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bittell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cypress Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Maple Way
    Total1
    Other theft1