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

Overview of Crime in B31 5BQ

WEST PARK AVENUE, B31 5BQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.31 per 1,000 population. This B31 5BQ 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 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5BQ, encompassing approximately 3959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

B31 5BQ 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
  • Ellerside Grove with total crimes: 3

WEST PARK AVENUE, B31 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.310.00%
Vehicle crime62.27100.00%
Burglary51.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour31.26200.00%
Robbery30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.83200.00%
Public order52.2766.67%
Robbery41.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.01100.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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 offences32.78-57.14%
Public order30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%
Shoplifting20.51-33.33%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.81250.00%
Vehicle crime61.77100.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime32.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-77.78%
Burglary20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.29200.00%
Burglary22.270.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime53.28-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-57.14%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.05133.33%
Vehicle crime71.77600.00%
Other theft31.77-25.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft44.800.00%
Shoplifting41.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.010.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20245
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20249
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 3 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
October 20234

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 5BQ 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. Ellerside Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. William Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Impey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. School Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Torre Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bodenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1