B3 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B3 1BU

B3 1BU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.19 per 1,000 population. This B3 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B3 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.89 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B3 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B3 1BU, encompassing approximately 3038 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B3 1BU area, explore the B3 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (68.18% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)

B3 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 12
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 9

B3 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3737.1968.18%
Vehicle crime2512.1847.06%
Criminal damage and arson128.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.95-38.46%
Other theft52.63-64.29%
Shoplifting51.65-64.29%
Burglary51.650.00%
Drugs51.6525.00%
Public order31.65-76.92%
Theft from the person30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Robbery10.66-83.33%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2240.15-26.67%
Vehicle crime177.2488.89%
Other theft145.5975.00%
Shoplifting144.61-60.00%
Public order134.61116.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.2844.44%
Robbery64.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9720.00%
Theft from the person51.97150.00%
Burglary51.65-50.00%
Drugs41.6533.33%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3540.80218.18%
Violence and sexual offences3011.523.45%
Burglary109.8742.86%
Vehicle crime93.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.9650.00%
Other theft82.96-46.67%
Public order62.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97-58.33%
Drugs31.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Robbery30.99-25.00%
Theft from the person20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.45-32.56%
Vehicle crime279.54200.00%
Other theft158.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.9450.00%
Shoplifting113.95450.00%
Burglary73.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-25.00%
Public order51.970.00%
Drugs41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons41.3233.33%
Robbery41.32-20.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4334.5553.57%
Other theft1214.159.09%
Vehicle crime93.95-67.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.63-11.11%
Robbery52.63150.00%
Public order51.65-16.67%
Theft from the person31.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.99-25.00%
Burglary30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.66-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.33-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2839.1640.00%
Violence and sexual offences289.217.69%
Anti-social behaviour169.2160.00%
Other theft115.2737.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.6250.00%
Public order62.96-50.00%
Burglary41.97-66.67%
Possession of weapons41.320.00%
Shoplifting41.32-71.43%
Bicycle theft31.3250.00%
Drugs20.99-66.67%
Robbery20.66-60.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%
Theft from the person10.33-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2644.42-43.48%
Vehicle crime208.5625.00%
Shoplifting146.5816.67%
Burglary124.61300.00%
Public order123.95140.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.9511.11%
Other theft83.29-38.46%
Theft from the person62.63-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-45.45%
Drugs61.97100.00%
Robbery51.9766.67%
Other crime41.65100.00%
Possession of weapons41.320.00%
Bicycle theft21.32-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4646.402.22%
Vehicle crime1615.14-27.27%
Other theft135.27-38.10%
Shoplifting124.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.9510.00%
Theft from the person113.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.62-18.18%
Bicycle theft72.9675.00%
Public order52.30-28.57%
Robbery31.65-40.00%
Burglary30.99-57.14%
Drugs30.990.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4548.3740.62%
Vehicle crime2214.81100.00%
Other theft217.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour116.91120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.62233.33%
Public order73.2940.00%
Burglary72.3040.00%
Theft from the person62.300.00%
Robbery51.97-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Shoplifting41.32100.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.99-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.5518.52%
Other theft2410.5371.43%
Vehicle crime117.90-47.62%
Robbery83.62700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63-50.00%
Burglary51.65-28.57%
Public order51.65-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.650.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Shoplifting20.99-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2736.860.00%
Vehicle crime218.880.00%
Other theft146.910.00%
Public order114.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.620.00%
Burglary73.290.00%
Theft from the person72.300.00%
Bicycle theft42.300.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202422
May 202430
April 202429
March 202443
February 202428
January 202426
December 202346
November 202345
October 202332
September 202327

A total of 145 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 202415
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 202313
November 202321
October 202324
September 202314

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 205 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202417
May 20249
April 202427
March 20249
February 202428
January 202420
December 202316
November 202322
October 202311
September 202321

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 202435
April 202411
March 20242
February 20244
January 202414
December 202312
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 47 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 202311
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B3 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Vehicle crime6
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total9
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Summer Row
    Total7
    Vehicle crime6
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Newhall Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Mary Ann Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Barwick Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sloane Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 13. George Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ludgate Hill
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. B4100
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bond Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northwood Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Paul'S Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Cox Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Snow Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Great Charles Street Queensway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Regent Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Livery Street
    Total1
    Burglary1