B31 5SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5SB

B31 5SB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population. This B31 5SB 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 5SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5SB, encompassing approximately 2006 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B31 5SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Homedene Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fourlands Road with total crimes: 2
  • Kewstoke Croft with total crimes: 1

B31 5SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences44.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.99100.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.47-45.45%
Public order52.99150.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.460.00%
Vehicle crime55.48400.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.96-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Other theft21.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.46160.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.98-37.50%
Burglary32.490.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

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 offences1211.96140.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.980.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.48-28.57%
Other theft22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 202411
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Homedene Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fourlands Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kewstoke Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cornfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bangham Pit Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Merritt'S Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westhaven Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1