AUSTIN WAY, B42 1DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1DU

AUSTIN WAY, B42 1DU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.77 per 1,000 population. This B42 1DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B42 postcode area, which has experienced 195 crimes and a crime rate of 7.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B42 1DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1DU, encompassing approximately 1278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B42 1DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8
  • Ireton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 3

AUSTIN WAY, B42 1DU 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.77-11.11%
Shoplifting66.26200.00%
Vehicle crime64.6950.00%
Robbery24.690.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.640.00%
Vehicle crime47.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.9580.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.040.00%
Other theft10.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.20400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-37.50%
Vehicle crime43.91100.00%
Other theft43.13300.00%
Theft from the person13.130.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.78-66.67%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.0760.00%
Robbery36.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Other theft11.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.38-28.57%
Other theft23.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.290.00%
Burglary35.4750.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0775.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.4750.00%
Burglary22.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Other theft21.560.00%
Robbery11.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary516.4266.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.9133.33%
Vehicle crime33.13200.00%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Robbery21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.38-40.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Other theft11.56-50.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.070.00%
Vehicle crime43.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Burglary32.350.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hamstead
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ireton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Austin Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Rocky Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Manway Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Whitburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lavendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cherry Orchard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1