LOW FIELD CLOSE, B31 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5AL

LOW FIELD CLOSE, B31 5AL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.29 per 1,000 population. This B31 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5AL, encompassing approximately 2884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 7
  • Hafren Close with total crimes: 6
  • Frogmill Road with total crimes: 6

LOW FIELD CLOSE, B31 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.29-17.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.97-44.44%
Possession of weapons41.730.00%
Burglary31.39-40.00%
Shoplifting31.04200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Other theft10.69-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.1521.74%
Criminal damage and arson99.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.120.00%
Burglary52.0866.67%
Other theft41.73100.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.37-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour67.97-14.29%
Public order42.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.39300.00%
Shoplifting41.3933.33%
Burglary31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04200.00%
Robbery21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.374.35%
Anti-social behaviour78.32600.00%
Public order42.43-20.00%
Burglary41.39300.00%
Other crime31.3950.00%
Robbery31.040.00%
Shoplifting31.04-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.454.55%
Criminal damage and arson97.9780.00%
Shoplifting73.12250.00%
Public order52.4366.67%
Other theft51.73150.00%
Vehicle crime41.73-33.33%
Other crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.2569.23%
Vehicle crime67.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.080.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1310.40-60.61%
Criminal damage and arson54.51-37.50%
Shoplifting31.73-25.00%
Burglary21.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.1973.68%
Criminal damage and arson811.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.77200.00%
Burglary42.08-33.33%
Shoplifting41.3933.33%
Drugs31.390.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.915.56%
Criminal damage and arson76.59-22.22%
Burglary62.430.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.87-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson96.240.00%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Shoplifting31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.8425.93%
Criminal damage and arson911.7980.00%
Other theft43.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-50.00%
Shoplifting41.390.00%
Burglary31.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Shoplifting41.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202428
June 202423
May 202424
April 202423
March 202422
February 202413
January 202433
December 202319
November 202318
October 202334
September 202327

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B31 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hafren Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Frogmill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Radnor Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Drumlin Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Broad Field Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Low Field Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knowles Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Wareham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cotswold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Crychan Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Tay Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Sovereign Heights
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barn Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Taunton Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Cranbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brightstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1