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

Overview of Crime in B32 1JS

RIDGACRE ROAD, B32 1JS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.70 per 1,000 population. This B32 1JS 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 1JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B32 1JS, encompassing approximately 4433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)

B32 1JS 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 ROAD, B32 1JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft129.7071.43%
Burglary62.7120.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.35-45.45%
Shoplifting41.35-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other crime30.68-25.00%
Public order30.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.73433.33%
Violence and sexual offences113.61-21.43%
Other theft72.48-36.36%
Burglary51.5825.00%
Other crime41.13300.00%
Vehicle crime30.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%

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 offences149.2540.00%
Other theft113.160.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Shoplifting30.68-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-87.50%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1111.0537.50%
Violence and sexual offences102.480.00%
Vehicle crime82.26300.00%
Shoplifting71.80-30.00%
Burglary41.5833.33%
Public order30.90200.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.1225.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.26100.00%
Other theft82.26-11.11%
Burglary31.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft96.09-18.18%
Shoplifting82.03700.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.80-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft116.99266.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.48-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.58200.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Shoplifting10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.86-11.11%
Vehicle crime51.8066.67%
Other theft31.13-75.00%
Burglary30.68-40.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In December 2023, 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 theft127.679.09%
Violence and sexual offences92.71-18.18%
Burglary52.0325.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4737.50%
Other theft112.4822.22%
Burglary42.48300.00%
Vehicle crime40.90-33.33%
Public order40.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft97.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.800.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20243
December 202312
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202411
June 202414
May 202410
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B32 1JS 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. Faraday Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Holly Bush Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. A456
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Clive Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bent Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grayswood Park Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Middle Meadow Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Lunt Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Max Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. White Road
    Total1
    Other crime1