HILL TOP ROAD, B31 5AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5AN

HILL TOP ROAD, B31 5AN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.90 per 1,000 population. This B31 5AN 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 5AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5AN, encompassing approximately 4024 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 5AN area, explore the B31 5AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

B31 5AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Newlyn Road with total crimes: 16
  • Lomas Drive with total crimes: 6

HILL TOP ROAD, B31 5AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.9052.94%
Shoplifting126.46300.00%
Burglary72.98600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.74150.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Public order40.9933.33%
Vehicle crime40.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-57.14%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.19112.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.2275.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Shoplifting30.75-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-60.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.73-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Public order20.50-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.50-71.43%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1680.00%
Public order114.47450.00%
Shoplifting112.7322.22%
Vehicle crime72.73133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.71-41.18%
Shoplifting92.48-47.06%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.176.25%
Shoplifting174.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-71.43%
Robbery20.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.41-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences164.226.67%
Vehicle crime73.98-22.22%
Other theft51.7425.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Burglary20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1916.9035.71%
Violence and sexual offences154.7250.00%
Vehicle crime93.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.24100.00%
Burglary41.99100.00%
Other theft40.99300.00%
Public order30.99200.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.44-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences103.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Vehicle crime30.99-50.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1813.9128.57%
Violence and sexual offences164.4723.08%
Vehicle crime63.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4933.33%
Theft from the person30.99200.00%
Other theft30.75-25.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.480.00%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202417
June 20248
May 202418
April 202410
March 202417
February 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20243
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 202417
February 202417
January 202419
December 202314
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Newlyn Road
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lomas Drive
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. West Park Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kelby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Ellerside Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sylvan Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Great Stone Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Inverness Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Bidford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. Tinkers Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Lofthouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lofthouse Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fairway
    Total1
    Other theft1