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

Overview of Crime in B31 5DF

JOSIAH ROAD, B31 5DF, Birmingham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This B31 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5DF, encompassing approximately 2846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Park Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Guardian Court with total crimes: 2
  • Tessall Lane with total crimes: 1

JOSIAH ROAD, B31 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary55.27150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.76-58.33%
Other theft21.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.03140.00%
Burglary24.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

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 offences54.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.76-25.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences55.27150.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.22-33.33%
Other theft21.410.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In February 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 offences64.57100.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8666.67%
Vehicle crime51.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5150.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime33.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 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

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Park Avenue
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Guardian Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tessall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Fairway
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dockar Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Josiah Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. School Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Torre Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bodenham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1