THE LEA, B33 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B33 8JL

THE LEA, B33 8JL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.20 per 1,000 population. This B33 8JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B33 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B33 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B33 8JL, encompassing approximately 4435 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B33 8JL area, explore the B33 8JL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B33 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Rayners Croft with total crimes: 7
  • The Lea with total crimes: 6

THE LEA, B33 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.20-3.45%
Public order66.31200.00%
Vehicle crime51.350.00%
Other crime41.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90-60.00%
Other theft40.90300.00%
Robbery30.90200.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.9838.10%
Criminal damage and arson106.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.25100.00%
Vehicle crime51.8066.67%
Drugs21.130.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.34-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour63.16200.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Public order40.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.820.00%
Public order65.190.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Other theft40.90100.00%
Shoplifting30.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.3435.29%
Shoplifting25.19-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.92-10.53%
Burglary43.8333.33%
Public order40.90-50.00%
Shoplifting40.900.00%
Vehicle crime40.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90300.00%
Other crime30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.7046.15%
Public order84.2814.29%
Vehicle crime41.80100.00%
Burglary30.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.680.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.34-31.58%
Public order72.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other theft30.68-40.00%
Robbery30.6850.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.57-24.00%
Vehicle crime64.28-33.33%
Other theft51.3525.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.050.00%
Vehicle crime95.640.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202429
May 202421
April 202414
March 202423
February 202423
January 202417
December 202319
November 202313
October 202319
September 202325

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B33 8JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Rayners Croft
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. The Lea
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Broadstone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
  • 5. Fifield Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lea Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bembridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Lea Hall Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Treeton Croft
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Whittington Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. Wheatcroft Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Elmore Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lea Hall (Station)
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fellmeadow Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fontley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Honiley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Passfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Coppenhall Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Holbeach Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Orpwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Kelynmead Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1