UPPER CLOSE, B32 3SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B32 3SW

UPPER CLOSE, B32 3SW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This B32 3SW 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 3SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B32 3SW, encompassing approximately 2819 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B32 3SW area, explore the B32 3SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B32 3SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Hill with total crimes: 4
  • County Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tibbatts Close with total crimes: 3

UPPER CLOSE, B32 3SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5811.11%
Robbery27.090.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.93100.00%
Public order36.380.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.32-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.74-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.4184.62%
Criminal damage and arson48.5133.33%
Burglary31.420.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09116.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.6150.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-53.85%
Robbery22.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.03-13.33%
Burglary24.610.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.1615.38%
Anti-social behaviour25.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202420
June 202418
May 20249
April 202410
March 202424
February 202413
January 20246
December 202313
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. County Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Tibbatts Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gravel Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stonehouse Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Upper Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ox Leasow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ralphs Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Middlehill Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Bark Piece
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1