OUT WOOD DRIVE, B31 5BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5BP

OUT WOOD DRIVE, B31 5BP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population. This B31 5BP 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 5BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5BP, encompassing approximately 2657 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-72.22% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 5BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grigg Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Tessall Farm Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Drumlin Walk with total crimes: 3

OUT WOOD DRIVE, B31 5BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.03-72.22%
Possession of weapons51.880.00%
Vehicle crime41.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.67157.14%
Burglary36.77200.00%
Other crime31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5316.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.63300.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.64-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.02-50.00%
Public order22.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.27-50.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.037.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.27100.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.048.33%
Vehicle crime54.890.00%
Drugs41.880.00%
Possession of weapons31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.66140.00%
Vehicle crime54.52400.00%
Other theft41.880.00%
Robbery11.510.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.40-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.780.00%
Other theft24.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202418
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202414
February 202414
January 202413
December 202312
November 20235
October 202313

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 5BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grigg Grove
    Total7
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tessall Farm Croft
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Drumlin Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 4. The Roundabout
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Dordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elm Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pooltail Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lydiate Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pepper Wood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. New Wood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Tessall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sheldon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sovereign Heights
    Total1
    Other theft1