B34 6HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B34 6HJ

B34 6HJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.74 per 1,000 population. This B34 6HJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B34 postcode area, which has experienced 194 crimes and a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B34 6HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B34 6HJ, encompassing approximately 889 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B34 6HJ area, explore the B34 6HJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B34 6HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Farmcote Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lathom Grove with total crimes: 4

B34 6HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.74-5.00%
Shoplifting321.37-25.00%
Other theft23.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.25-66.67%
Drugs12.250.00%
Public order11.12-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2058.4833.33%
Vehicle crime622.49100.00%
Public order56.7566.67%
Other theft45.62100.00%
Shoplifting44.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37-25.00%
Burglary23.37-50.00%
Robbery22.250.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-50.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.11150.00%
Shoplifting616.870.00%
Burglary46.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.50300.00%
Vehicle crime34.5050.00%
Public order33.3750.00%
Other theft23.370.00%
Possession of weapons22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.250.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting625.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.75-70.00%
Vehicle crime26.75-50.00%
Public order22.25-50.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Burglary12.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%
Other crime11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-50.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.49100.00%
Public order44.50300.00%
Vehicle crime44.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.50-62.50%
Burglary23.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.25-60.00%
Other theft12.25-66.67%
Robbery11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2560.73177.78%
Criminal damage and arson828.11300.00%
Possession of weapons59.000.00%
Burglary45.62100.00%
Other theft34.5050.00%
Shoplifting23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Vehicle crime22.25-50.00%
Public order12.250.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences930.36-10.00%
Vehicle crime410.12-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour24.500.00%
Other theft22.25-66.67%
Burglary22.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1043.86-16.67%
Vehicle crime911.25350.00%
Other theft610.12200.00%
Burglary46.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5050.00%
Possession of weapons23.370.00%
Robbery22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-33.33%
Drugs12.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.86-40.00%
Shoplifting513.49400.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Other theft22.250.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Public order12.25-85.71%
Drugs11.120.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.11100.00%
Public order722.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.8766.67%
Robbery25.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Other theft22.25-60.00%
Shoplifting12.250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1030.360.00%
Other theft511.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.620.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.370.00%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Drugs12.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202420
June 202415
May 20246
April 202420
March 202425
February 20249
January 202410
December 202312
November 202320
October 202310

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B34 6HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 2. Farmcote Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lathom Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Glebe Farm Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Neachley Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Howden Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Swancote Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Plowden Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greetville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Betley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Watland Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Fensway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bushbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cole Hall Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Easthope Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hedgley Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Croxton Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1