BESFORD GROVE, B31 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5RH

BESFORD GROVE, B31 5RH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This B31 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5RH, encompassing approximately 3744 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B31 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lomas Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Norrington Road with total crimes: 2
  • Guardian Court with total crimes: 2

BESFORD GROVE, B31 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.670.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.68-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson33.47200.00%
Vehicle crime30.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4123.53%
Anti-social behaviour45.6133.33%
Vehicle crime31.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.80100.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.8813.33%
Vehicle crime54.54150.00%
Robbery41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.94-6.25%
Other theft34.01-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8133.33%
Other theft44.27300.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.61-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-85.71%
Burglary10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.88-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson73.74600.00%
Vehicle crime51.8725.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.7435.71%
Vehicle crime45.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.947.69%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202413
June 202421
May 202417
April 202415
March 202416
February 202412
January 202414
December 202319
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lomas Drive
    Total6
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Norrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Guardian Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bidford Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Tinkers Farm Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hare Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berwick Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Trescott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tudbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Basil Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Besford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fairway
    Total1
    Other theft1