ASH DRIVE, B31 5JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5JW

ASH DRIVE, B31 5JW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This B31 5JW 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 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5JW, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B31 5JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drumlin Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Low Field Close with total crimes: 3
  • Knowles Way with total crimes: 3

ASH DRIVE, B31 5JW 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.27-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.9387.50%
Burglary34.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.65200.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.990.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.28-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour32.6550.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 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 offences96.61-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.98-25.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

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 offences106.61-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.95-15.38%
Burglary23.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5930.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.3025.00%
Drugs41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32100.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences108.2711.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.3133.33%
Burglary41.32300.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences95.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202413
December 202310
November 20239
October 202318

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 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 5JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Drumlin Walk
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Low Field Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Knowles Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Balaams Wood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bradley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Sheldon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sovereign Heights
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. The Coppice
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Barn Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1