B34 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B34 7LR

B34 7LR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.14 per 1,000 population. This B34 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B34 7LR, encompassing approximately 2573 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)

B34 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 50
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Berrowside Road with total crimes: 5

B34 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3336.14120.00%
Violence and sexual offences2312.8227.78%
Other theft228.94120.00%
Vehicle crime58.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Burglary10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.54-5.26%
Shoplifting157.00400.00%
Other theft105.83-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Public order31.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.17-25.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.7646.15%
Other theft117.38-60.71%
Public order64.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33150.00%
Vehicle crime41.94-20.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary20.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2826.0464.71%
Violence and sexual offences1310.880.00%
Burglary55.050.00%
Vehicle crime51.94-16.67%
Public order41.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Shoplifting31.1750.00%
Robbery21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1720.996.25%
Violence and sexual offences136.610.00%
Vehicle crime65.05100.00%
Burglary52.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5550.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1618.27128.57%
Violence and sexual offences136.22-45.83%
Criminal damage and arson45.05-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Shoplifting21.17-33.33%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Burglary20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.9914.29%
Other theft79.33-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Burglary41.94-42.86%
Shoplifting31.55-72.73%
Public order31.170.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-88.89%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.7610.53%
Other theft128.1620.00%
Shoplifting114.6683.33%
Vehicle crime94.27125.00%
Burglary73.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72100.00%
Public order32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.6018.75%
Other theft107.38-33.33%
Shoplifting63.8950.00%
Vehicle crime42.33-55.56%
Burglary41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.15-20.00%
Other theft156.2250.00%
Vehicle crime95.8380.00%
Shoplifting43.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.550.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.540.00%
Shoplifting107.770.00%
Other theft103.890.00%
Vehicle crime53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202418
June 202419
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 202424
January 202421
December 202319
November 202316
October 202320

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
July 202415
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202410
June 202411
May 202428
April 202417
March 202416
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B34 7LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total50
    Shoplifting33
    Other theft12
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Other theft10
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Berrowside Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hemlingford Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
  • 5. Freemantle Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Laburnum Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Ayres Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Hurst Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Enford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Longmeadow Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Gilwell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Acacia Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Hawthorne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hall Hays Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1