B38 8HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B38 8HS

B38 8HS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.83 per 1,000 population. This B38 8HS 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 8HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B38 8HS, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (2400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B38 8HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Farm Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Littlemead Avenue with total crimes: 4

B38 8HS 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.832400.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.850.00%
Burglary62.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.600.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.43-94.74%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.49171.43%
Criminal damage and arson48.2433.33%
Vehicle crime41.74-33.33%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Public order31.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-60.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime63.04500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60400.00%
Shoplifting32.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Burglary21.30-33.33%
Other crime20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.0575.00%
Shoplifting66.07500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.6066.67%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Theft from the person21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.85-52.94%
Vehicle crime63.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Burglary20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences1713.4530.77%
Vehicle crime47.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.74200.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.58-23.53%
Vehicle crime35.64-50.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.9288.89%
Vehicle crime67.38500.00%
Shoplifting52.600.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.41-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.9066.67%
Public order42.170.00%
Burglary31.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-85.71%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.32-17.65%
Vehicle crime76.07-12.50%
Public order43.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.960.00%
Vehicle crime87.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.170.00%
Public order41.740.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
October 20232

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 20241
July 202419
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 202417
February 202413
January 202417
December 20239
November 202314
October 202317

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grange Farm Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Littlemead Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brassie Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Ivyhouse Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Sylvia Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Burnlea Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Headley Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nearhill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elms Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Waggon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wakeford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. St Johns Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Nesfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Highwood Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Willoughby Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kings Park West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Orwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lilley Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grange Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fryer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Glendene Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1