B34 6HN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B34 6HN

B34 6HN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.45 per 1,000 population. This B34 6HN 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 6HN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B34 6HN, encompassing approximately 3113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B34 6HN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Polesworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Heath Way with total crimes: 4

B34 6HN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.4547.06%
Other theft48.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-40.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.78-19.05%
Public order65.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.93150.00%
Vehicle crime51.61150.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5640.00%
Burglary46.750.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-80.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.56-16.67%
Other theft54.8225.00%
Burglary41.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-50.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.21-5.26%
Vehicle crime65.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.930.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.88137.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-20.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In February 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 offences87.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.57400.00%
Public order41.61100.00%
Burglary31.28-25.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.28-11.11%
Burglary45.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.7825.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2833.33%
Robbery41.28100.00%
Drugs31.28200.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.560.00%
Vehicle crime44.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.990.00%
Vehicle crime44.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202417
June 202421
May 202415
April 202418
March 202419
February 20248
January 202416
December 202318
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Polesworth Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 3. Heath Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Heathway Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Gilling Grove
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haxby Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Schoolacre Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Woodbury Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hartshill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lingfield Gardens
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Greetville Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Settle Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Teesdale Avenue
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Hartshill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buckland End
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Brook Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Watland Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1