B31 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B31 5SD

B31 5SD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This B31 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B31 5SD, encompassing approximately 2081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B31 5SD area, explore the B31 5SD 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 (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

B31 5SD 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 5SD 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 offences45.29-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Burglary11.44-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.320.00%
Burglary31.9250.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-50.00%
Public order10.48-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences610.09-50.00%
Public order52.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40300.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.539.09%
Vehicle crime55.77400.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-75.00%

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 offences1113.45-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.400.00%
Other theft21.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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 offences1312.9785.71%
Anti-social behaviour46.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Other theft31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.17-12.50%
Burglary33.360.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime23.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In December 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 offences1413.93180.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.730.00%
Other crime31.920.00%
Other theft21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.77-37.50%
Other theft32.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-60.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.290.00%
Other theft32.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 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 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 5SD 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. Shenley Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westhaven Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1