RIDGACRE LANE, B32 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B32 1EL

RIDGACRE LANE, B32 1EL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.61 per 1,000 population. This B32 1EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B32 postcode area, which has experienced 345 crimes and a crime rate of 8.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B32 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B32 1EL, encompassing approximately 3865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)

B32 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Ridgacre Lane with total crimes: 4

RIDGACRE LANE, B32 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1410.6175.00%
Burglary73.6240.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-69.23%
Shoplifting41.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78200.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1613.19433.33%
Violence and sexual offences134.14-7.14%
Other theft83.36-27.27%
Burglary52.07150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.0955.56%
Other theft113.62-8.33%
Shoplifting32.85-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-75.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1211.6433.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.10-18.18%
Vehicle crime82.33166.67%
Shoplifting72.07-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.81200.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Robbery20.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.57175.00%
Shoplifting102.8525.00%
Other theft92.59-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.33200.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft118.28-8.33%
Shoplifting82.85700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft127.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.100.00%
Burglary31.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.99-28.57%
Burglary41.290.00%
Other theft41.03-66.67%
Vehicle crime41.0333.33%
Public order31.030.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft128.289.09%
Violence and sexual offences73.10-12.50%
Burglary41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.03-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1110.6110.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.85-11.11%
Burglary62.07200.00%
Vehicle crime51.55-28.57%
Public order31.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, 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 theft1011.38-47.37%
Violence and sexual offences92.59-30.77%
Vehicle crime72.33250.00%
Public order61.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55400.00%
Burglary21.29-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1911.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.920.00%
Burglary53.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 133 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 20244
December 202312
November 202311
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202413
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202416
June 20243
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total13
    Other theft11
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Ridgacre Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hernehurst
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Woodgreen Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Daventry Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Ridgacre Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Conway Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hagley Road West
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. A456
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Clive Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Bent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grayswood Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Middle Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Warple Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lunt Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1