PEPPER WOOD DRIVE, B31 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5HX

PEPPER WOOD DRIVE, B31 5HX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This B31 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5HX, encompassing approximately 2842 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tessall Farm Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Drumlin Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Knowles Way with total crimes: 3

PEPPER WOOD DRIVE, B31 5HX 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.68-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.81300.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

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 offences1810.5563.64%
Burglary36.33200.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.44175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.87300.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.63-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.63-56.25%
Public order32.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.20-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson55.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.15-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.98-16.67%
Public order11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.3350.00%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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 offences129.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.2233.33%
Other theft31.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences97.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.280.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202418
June 202411
May 20244
April 20247
March 202416
February 202417
January 202418
December 202312
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 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 5HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tessall Farm Croft
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Drumlin Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Knowles Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Dordale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elm Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pooltail Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lydiate Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pepper Wood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. New Wood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tessall Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sheldon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sovereign Heights
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1