B32 3BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B32 3BL

B32 3BL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This B32 3BL 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 3BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B32 3BL, encompassing approximately 1824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

B32 3BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodgate Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Westcombe Grove with total crimes: 1

B32 3BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.10-83.33%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.80-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson46.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.19200.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime47.1333.33%
Other crime22.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Drugs21.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.83420.00%
Vehicle crime314.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Burglary21.10-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.77-64.29%
Burglary32.740.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.610.00%
Burglary37.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.80180.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.67100.00%
Vehicle crime32.19200.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Other theft21.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.29-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.93100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Other theft10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.359.09%
Criminal damage and arson56.58400.00%
Other theft42.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.190.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.870.00%
Robbery36.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202412
June 202413
May 202426
April 20245
March 202414
February 202414
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B32 3BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodgate Gardens
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westcombe Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lapal Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1