JOSIAH ROAD, B31 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5DE

JOSIAH ROAD, B31 5DE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This B31 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5DE, encompassing approximately 3032 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B31 5DE 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
  • Guardian Court with total crimes: 2

JOSIAH ROAD, B31 5DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.26-11.11%
Burglary62.64200.00%
Vehicle crime51.9866.67%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6050.00%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 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 offences97.92125.00%
Vehicle crime62.970.00%
Robbery41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9733.33%
Public order31.3250.00%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.99-57.14%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.95133.33%
Vehicle crime32.3150.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.63-62.50%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.62100.00%
Vehicle crime52.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences54.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20246
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 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
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

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 5DE 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. Guardian Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Tessall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Besford Grove
    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