LONGHURST CROFT, B31 4SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 4SQ

LONGHURST CROFT, B31 4SQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.20 per 1,000 population. This B31 4SQ 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 4SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 4SQ, encompassing approximately 3749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

B31 4SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forrell Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Alvechurch Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sibdon Grove with total crimes: 2

LONGHURST CROFT, B31 4SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2022.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.33-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.4033.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.53-20.00%
Burglary34.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3381.82%
Criminal damage and arson75.33250.00%
Public order41.87300.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.60-26.67%
Burglary22.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Burglary41.07100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-66.67%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.93162.50%
Vehicle crime65.6020.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.80200.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.87-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.13150.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Other theft20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.53-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson53.47400.00%
Possession of weapons41.330.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.1330.77%
Anti-social behaviour24.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-80.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.470.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Other theft41.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 202420
April 202411
March 202415
February 202421
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317
October 202313

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Forrell Grove
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Alvechurch Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sibdon Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Westminster Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 6. Gibbs Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beeches Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heath Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Robinsfield Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cofton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fryer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sant Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sir Hilton'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1