GEORGE STREET, B3 1QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B3 1QG

GEORGE STREET, B3 1QG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 119 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.20 per 1,000 population. This B3 1QG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B3 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 64.06 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B3 1QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B3 1QG, encompassing approximately 3035 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-14.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)

B3 1QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Conference/Exhibition Centre with total crimes: 11
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 11

GEORGE STREET, B3 1QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2939.20-14.71%
Vehicle crime269.558.33%
Burglary138.5685.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.2871.43%
Other theft123.95140.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.95-41.67%
Shoplifting72.31-30.00%
Robbery32.31200.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.33-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3437.2270.00%
Vehicle crime2411.2014.29%
Criminal damage and arson127.9171.43%
Shoplifting103.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.29-56.25%
Burglary72.3116.67%
Other theft52.31-44.44%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Public order30.99-62.50%
Drugs30.99-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Robbery10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2138.2175.00%
Violence and sexual offences206.92-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour166.5945.45%
Shoplifting155.27-61.54%
Other theft94.9428.57%
Public order82.9660.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6440.00%
Burglary62.31-33.33%
Drugs51.98400.00%
Robbery41.65100.00%
Theft from the person31.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3939.53178.57%
Violence and sexual offences2112.85-27.59%
Vehicle crime126.92-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.95120.00%
Burglary93.6212.50%
Other theft72.96-50.00%
Public order52.31-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-58.33%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%
Robbery20.66-60.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3446.77240.00%
Violence and sexual offences2911.20-3.33%
Other theft149.5555.56%
Shoplifting144.61250.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.61140.00%
Public order93.9580.00%
Burglary82.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64-54.55%
Robbery51.6566.67%
Theft from the person31.65200.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.88-26.67%
Vehicle crime103.62-65.52%
Other theft93.2912.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.96-37.50%
Public order51.65-37.50%
Shoplifting41.65-20.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-25.00%
Robbery30.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2938.5426.09%
Violence and sexual offences249.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour157.9166.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.9433.33%
Other theft82.6433.33%
Public order82.64-11.11%
Shoplifting52.64-70.59%
Possession of weapons41.6533.33%
Burglary41.32-66.67%
Bicycle theft41.32300.00%
Robbery41.32-20.00%
Theft from the person21.32-50.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.33-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2743.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime238.8953.33%
Shoplifting177.5841.67%
Burglary125.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.9528.57%
Public order92.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.960.00%
Other theft61.98-45.45%
Robbery51.9866.67%
Drugs51.6525.00%
Theft from the person41.65-63.64%
Other crime41.32100.00%
Possession of weapons31.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.99-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4541.837.14%
Vehicle crime1514.82-37.50%
Shoplifting124.94100.00%
Other theft113.95-47.62%
Theft from the person113.62450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.62-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.31-45.45%
Public order41.98-50.00%
Burglary41.32-50.00%
Drugs41.32100.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Robbery30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.1010.53%
Vehicle crime2413.83118.18%
Other theft217.9131.25%
Criminal damage and arson116.9283.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.62100.00%
Public order83.29-11.11%
Burglary82.6433.33%
Shoplifting62.64-14.29%
Robbery41.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3836.890.00%
Other theft1612.520.00%
Vehicle crime115.270.00%
Public order93.620.00%
Robbery82.960.00%
Shoplifting72.640.00%
Burglary62.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.980.00%
Drugs31.650.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 229 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202424
June 202421
May 202412
April 202434
March 202410
February 202429
January 202423
December 202315
November 202324
October 202311

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411
April 20245
March 202411
February 202415
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 339 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202434
June 202420
May 202421
April 202429
March 202430
February 202424
January 202427
December 202345
November 202342
October 202338

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 20249
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 202321
October 202316

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238

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
September 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 20245
April 202412
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202410
June 202415
May 202439
April 202414
March 20244
February 20245
January 202417
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total24
    Vehicle crime8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Charlotte Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Burglary1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Paul'S Square
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Summer Row
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brook Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Livery Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Great Charles Street Queensway
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mary Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Cornwall Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newhall Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Arthur Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hall Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Regent Parade
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 19. Cox Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lionel Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Bond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Parade
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Helena Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Scotland Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Northwood Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albion Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Tenby Street North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Graham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1