CENTRAL AVENUE, B31 4JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 4JR

CENTRAL AVENUE, B31 4JR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This B31 4JR 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 4JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 4JR, encompassing approximately 3858 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (2100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 4JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Walnut Way with total crimes: 6
  • Eden Close with total crimes: 6

CENTRAL AVENUE, B31 4JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.512100.00%
Public order85.700.00%
Burglary72.070.00%
Shoplifting61.810.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.26-95.24%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.360.00%
Vehicle crime125.44500.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8150.00%
Drugs51.55400.00%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Shoplifting30.78-72.73%
Possession of weapons10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.25-43.24%
Shoplifting115.44-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Public order31.04-40.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Robbery20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.99184.62%
Shoplifting129.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.1150.00%
Other theft51.5566.67%
Public order51.3025.00%
Vehicle crime41.30-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-55.56%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.48-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour93.37200.00%
Shoplifting92.33-40.00%
Vehicle crime52.330.00%
Public order41.30-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-33.33%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Other theft30.78200.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.69-37.84%
Shoplifting155.96150.00%
Public order93.89350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.33-45.45%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Possession of weapons41.30-20.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Robbery30.78200.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.478.82%
Criminal damage and arson119.59175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8520.00%
Shoplifting61.5520.00%
Possession of weapons51.550.00%
Vehicle crime51.30-28.57%
Burglary21.30-50.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.629.68%
Vehicle crime78.81250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81150.00%
Shoplifting51.30-28.57%
Burglary41.30300.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.04100.00%
Public order31.04-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.0329.17%
Shoplifting78.0340.00%
Public order61.8150.00%
Robbery31.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.29-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.22150.00%
Possession of weapons51.3025.00%
Shoplifting51.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.04-20.00%
Public order41.04-50.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.470.00%
Public order810.370.00%
Vehicle crime72.070.00%
Shoplifting71.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.810.00%
Possession of weapons41.300.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 20241
July 202421
June 202421
May 202437
April 202413
March 202423
February 202437
January 202434
December 202331
November 202324
October 202340

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202415
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Walnut Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Eden Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kemshead Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Elder Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Daffodil Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Burnside Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Falfield Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thurlestone Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Longbridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Reabrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Whitcot Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Haldon Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bittell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cypress Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1