B38 8LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B38 8LS

B38 8LS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.79 per 1,000 population. This B38 8LS 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 8LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B38 8LS, encompassing approximately 1946 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B38 8LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ivyhouse Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nearhill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elms Close with total crimes: 2

B38 8LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.79700.00%
Burglary44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.51-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.14-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson13.600.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.8430.00%
Vehicle crime56.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3366.67%
Public order35.140.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.140.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.25-20.00%
Public order34.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.54-33.33%
Burglary21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7625.00%
Other theft35.14200.00%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.76-27.27%
Burglary34.110.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.71-8.33%
Vehicle crime25.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8450.00%
Vehicle crime36.17200.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.170.00%
Burglary14.110.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20247
June 202413
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ivyhouse Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Nearhill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Elms Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Westminster Place
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Waggon Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gibbs Hill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Acres Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Willoughby Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kings Park West
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Grange Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fryer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sant Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sir Hilton'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Glendene Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1