WEST PARK AVENUE, B31 5BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5BG

WEST PARK AVENUE, B31 5BG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This B31 5BG 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 5BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5BG, encompassing approximately 3529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B31 5BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lomas Drive with total crimes: 6
  • West Park Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Bidford Road with total crimes: 2

WEST PARK AVENUE, B31 5BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5240.00%
Burglary51.98400.00%
Vehicle crime51.4266.67%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.95-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.850.00%
Robbery30.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.38100.00%
Vehicle crime41.70100.00%
Robbery31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Drugs10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8350.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.5550.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.95900.00%
Burglary32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime52.2725.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.680.00%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 202410
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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
November 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lomas Drive
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. West Park Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bidford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dockar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Josiah Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Torre Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bodenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1