BEDLAM WOOD ROAD, B31 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5DW

BEDLAM WOOD ROAD, B31 5DW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This B31 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5DW, encompassing approximately 3453 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B31 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 7
  • Frogmill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Drumlin Walk with total crimes: 3

BEDLAM WOOD ROAD, B31 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.27-10.53%
Possession of weapons44.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.29111.11%
Burglary55.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16-20.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.82-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6125.00%
Vehicle crime31.4550.00%
Public order30.8750.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.69-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour42.90100.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Shoplifting30.87-57.14%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6910.00%
Shoplifting73.19250.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.95-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Shoplifting20.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3475.00%
Drugs52.030.00%
Shoplifting41.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-33.33%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Shoplifting31.160.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.05100.00%
Shoplifting31.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Public order20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2931.25%
Shoplifting46.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.980.00%
Public order44.630.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202419
June 20249
May 202410
April 202411
March 202410
February 202412
January 202415
December 202312
November 202314
October 202321
September 202316

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 5DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Frogmill Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Drumlin Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Low Field Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Knowles Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Dordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Drive
    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
  • 14. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Barn Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1