B42 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1EZ

B42 1EZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This B42 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1EZ, encompassing approximately 4641 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B42 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bescot Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Yateley Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Homelands with total crimes: 2

B42 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.82-18.18%
Shoplifting81.94-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.68450.00%
Shoplifting92.37-10.00%
Vehicle crime31.94200.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting104.09100.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-81.82%
Drugs20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Public order10.22-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4637.50%
Shoplifting52.37150.00%
Public order41.08300.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-38.46%
Other theft31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.43-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.1944.44%
Shoplifting122.80140.00%
Public order32.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.110.00%
Vehicle crime71.9440.00%
Shoplifting51.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.19-35.71%
Shoplifting71.94-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.5125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08100.00%
Public order40.86300.00%
Burglary30.86-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.6550.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6275.00%
Shoplifting83.0233.33%
Burglary71.72600.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.82-38.46%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Shoplifting61.5150.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.190.00%
Vehicle crime72.800.00%
Shoplifting41.510.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202411
June 20242
May 202411
April 20248
March 202413
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 1EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bescot Croft
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yateley Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homelands
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Poplar Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wensleydale Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cathel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coleraine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fairview Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Raymond Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Duxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thetford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Foden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1