VANGUARD CLOSE, B36 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B36 8SJ

VANGUARD CLOSE, B36 8SJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.36 per 1,000 population. This B36 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B36 8SJ, encompassing approximately 3588 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B36 8SJ area, explore the B36 8SJ 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: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B36 8SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blossom Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Goodwood Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ermington Crescent with total crimes: 3

VANGUARD CLOSE, B36 8SJ 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36900.00%
Vehicle crime72.790.00%
Burglary61.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.28-94.12%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.43-22.73%
Public order54.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39300.00%
Burglary31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-40.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1546.67%
Public order56.1325.00%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.18250.00%
Public order41.95-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.75-11.76%
Public order74.1875.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Other crime20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.470.00%
Vehicle crime44.74100.00%
Public order41.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.5213.33%
Public order24.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.75-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson54.18400.00%
Vehicle crime41.3933.33%
Public order41.11100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Other theft20.56-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.9810.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.130.00%
Other theft42.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-40.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.82-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.57100.00%
Public order52.2366.67%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.920.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202417
June 202422
May 202415
April 202415
March 202417
February 202417
January 202415
December 202322
November 202320
October 202332

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Blossom Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Goodwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 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. Sandown Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collingbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tipperary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kempson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hyperion Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Papyrus Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Folkestone Croft
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Empress Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmers Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Oxpiece Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1