THE SCOTCHINGS, B36 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B36 8LU

THE SCOTCHINGS, B36 8LU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This B36 8LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B36 postcode area, which has experienced 352 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B36 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B36 8LU, encompassing approximately 4278 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B36 8LU area, explore the B36 8LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B36 8LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berrandale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Blossom Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Ermington Crescent with total crimes: 3

THE SCOTCHINGS, B36 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.65900.00%
Vehicle crime82.340.00%
Burglary51.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.930.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.23-93.75%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.41-36.00%
Public order43.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.930.00%
Burglary20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Other crime10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.4578.57%
Other crime55.84400.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.170.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.48-33.33%
Public order53.27-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.2210.53%
Public order94.91125.00%
Vehicle crime62.1020.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.70200.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-71.43%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.440.00%
Vehicle crime51.64150.00%
Public order41.17100.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.0126.67%
Public order24.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.41-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson43.5133.33%
Other theft30.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.700.00%
Public order30.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.4544.44%
Anti-social behaviour66.08200.00%
Other theft51.400.00%
Public order31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.88-48.57%
Public order54.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.1766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-20.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.620.00%
Public order68.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202416
June 202425
May 202414
April 202421
March 202419
February 202419
January 202415
December 202326
November 202318
October 202335

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
November 20232

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B36 8LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Berrandale Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Blossom Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ermington Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Moatmead Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Well Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Riddfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Edstone Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newport Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Millington Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Collingbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Drylea Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Roughlea Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Tipperary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kempson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Edsome Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hyperion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Papyrus Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Folkestone Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Empress Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Palmers Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1