B38 8AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B38 8AS

B38 8AS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.28 per 1,000 population. This B38 8AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B38 postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B38 8AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B38 8AS, encompassing approximately 799 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B38 8AS area, explore the B38 8AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B38 8AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westcroft Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Hood Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Lakehouse Grove with total crimes: 3

B38 8AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2456.28-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour630.01-14.29%
Shoplifting37.5050.00%
Public order33.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.75-25.00%
Burglary23.75-33.33%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Possession of weapons12.500.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2666.288.33%
Anti-social behaviour732.51-22.22%
Vehicle crime48.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.00-50.00%
Robbery35.000.00%
Burglary33.75-40.00%
Shoplifting23.75100.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2470.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour930.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.26100.00%
Burglary510.000.00%
Vehicle crime46.2533.33%
Drugs25.000.00%
Shoplifting12.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Public order11.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3268.78113.33%
Public order540.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.2533.33%
Vehicle crime35.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.75200.00%
Robbery23.75100.00%
Bicycle theft22.500.00%
Shoplifting22.500.00%
Other theft12.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.77-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson318.760.00%
Burglary23.75100.00%
Other theft22.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.50-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2362.53-14.81%
Vehicle crime1028.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour312.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7550.00%
Other crime33.75200.00%
Other theft33.75200.00%
Public order23.750.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2757.5328.57%
Vehicle crime633.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.00-50.00%
Public order22.500.00%
Burglary12.50-66.67%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2148.77-55.32%
Criminal damage and arson426.2633.33%
Vehicle crime45.00-33.33%
Burglary35.00200.00%
Public order23.75-50.00%
Other theft22.50-33.33%
Shoplifting12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Other crime11.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4791.29104.35%
Vehicle crime658.7850.00%
Public order47.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.00-57.14%
Other theft33.7550.00%
Robbery23.75-33.33%
Other crime22.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.25-50.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2361.28-46.51%
Criminal damage and arson728.7640.00%
Vehicle crime48.750.00%
Robbery35.000.00%
Other crime33.750.00%
Possession of weapons23.75100.00%
Public order22.50100.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-87.50%
Burglary11.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4382.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour853.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.000.00%
Vehicle crime46.250.00%
Burglary25.000.00%
Possession of weapons12.500.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202426
June 202424
May 202432
April 202415
March 202423
February 202427
January 202421
December 202347
November 202323
October 202343

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B38 8AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westcroft Grove
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
  • 2. Hood Grove
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lakehouse Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Middle Field Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Monkswood Avenue
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ingoldsby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Kipling Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hallow Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Oakridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ainsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Witley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oddingley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spoon Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nortune Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Riverside Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Downcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ombersley Way
    Total1
    Public order1