RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B32 1EH

RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1EH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This B32 1EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B32 postcode area, which has experienced 14 crimes and a crime rate of 0.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B32 1EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B32 1EH, encompassing approximately 3529 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B32 1EH area, explore the B32 1EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

B32 1EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Newburn Croft with total crimes: 3

RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.03433.33%
Violence and sexual offences144.53-6.67%
Other theft73.97-36.36%
Burglary31.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3387.50%
Other theft114.250.00%
Burglary43.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Shoplifting30.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.85-77.78%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.6210.00%
Vehicle crime93.12800.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.55-11.11%
Shoplifting72.27-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.8328.57%
Shoplifting82.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft108.50-9.09%
Shoplifting82.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.98300.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.37175.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.12-14.29%
Public order21.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22-30.00%
Burglary61.98200.00%
Other theft41.70-66.67%
Public order31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-75.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.6333.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.4011.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.83100.00%
Vehicle crime21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Burglary20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Robbery10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.070.00%
Other theft92.5512.50%
Robbery32.55200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8550.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.07-10.00%
Other theft82.55-55.56%
Public order52.2766.67%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1811.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.100.00%
Burglary32.830.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 111 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202318

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B32 1EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Other theft6
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Newburn Croft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wilmington Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Stourton Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ridgacre Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hernehurst
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Suncroft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Upper Meadow Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dwellings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Davids Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lewis Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bramcote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1