RIDGEMOUNT DRIVE, B38 9SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B38 9SE

RIDGEMOUNT DRIVE, B38 9SE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This B38 9SE 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 9SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B38 9SE, encompassing approximately 4296 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

B38 9SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Farm Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Stockmans Close with total crimes: 5
  • Beech Hurst with total crimes: 4

RIDGEMOUNT DRIVE, B38 9SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.8319.35%
Criminal damage and arson78.61600.00%
Public order61.63500.00%
Robbery41.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Drugs30.70200.00%
Burglary30.700.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.546.90%
Anti-social behaviour37.22-25.00%
Shoplifting10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.2716.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.75-50.00%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-50.00%
Public order30.9350.00%
Other theft30.70200.00%
Robbery30.70200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.8738.89%
Criminal damage and arson85.82-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour81.86700.00%
Other crime21.86100.00%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.17-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson114.1983.33%
Public order52.56150.00%
Vehicle crime41.16100.00%
Other theft40.9333.33%
Burglary30.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.64-37.84%
Criminal damage and arson65.3520.00%
Burglary41.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons30.700.00%
Other theft30.700.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.7376.19%
Criminal damage and arson58.61-16.67%
Public order41.1633.33%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-80.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2740.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40500.00%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Shoplifting51.16400.00%
Other theft41.16300.00%
Public order30.93200.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.49100.00%
Vehicle crime31.40-25.00%
Other crime20.70-33.33%
Burglary20.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.41150.00%
Vehicle crime45.82-33.33%
Drugs30.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.70-40.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3375.00%
Vehicle crime61.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4025.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Burglary30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202431
June 202429
May 202425
April 202418
March 202423
February 202437
January 202421
December 202315
November 202325
October 202310
September 202325

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B38 9SE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grange Farm Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Stockmans Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Beech Hurst
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Arrowfield Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Tarrington Covert
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Low Thatch
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Batheaston Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meer End
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Offenham Covert
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Headley Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Aldbourne Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parlows End
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Marans Croft
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Sedgeberrow Covert
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Drybrook Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Branch Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Alborn Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Grovewood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burford Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Teviot Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kempsey Covert
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Talgarth Covert
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Hawkesley End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Forde Way Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Ridgemount Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Bay Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lydbrook Covert
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Redditch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Green Acres Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1