TOWER HILL, B42 1LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1LQ

TOWER HILL, B42 1LQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This B42 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1LQ, encompassing approximately 4267 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 1LQ area, explore the B42 1LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

B42 1LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bescot Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Rocky Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Montana Avenue with total crimes: 2

TOWER HILL, B42 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.09-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.8775.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.64-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences117.26175.00%
Shoplifting92.58-10.00%
Vehicle crime42.11300.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting105.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.34-60.00%
Burglary30.940.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft10.47-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.23-75.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.97-9.09%
Other theft62.34200.00%
Shoplifting51.41150.00%
Vehicle crime41.17300.00%
Public order40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.09-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.5850.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.47-83.33%
Other theft20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

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 offences139.6118.18%
Shoplifting123.05140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81200.00%
Public order30.7050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-87.50%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.73-15.38%
Vehicle crime82.5860.00%
Shoplifting51.87-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.14-13.33%
Shoplifting73.05-12.50%
Vehicle crime51.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1733.33%
Public order40.94100.00%
Burglary30.94-50.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8436.36%
Shoplifting83.5133.33%
Burglary61.8750.00%
Vehicle crime41.41-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.940.00%
Public order20.700.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.47100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0310.00%
Shoplifting62.5850.00%
Vehicle crime51.410.00%
Burglary41.17100.00%
Public order20.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.970.00%
Vehicle crime52.340.00%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Public order40.940.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 202413
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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 1LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bescot Croft
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rocky Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Homelands
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wensleydale Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Whitburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lavendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cathel Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coleraine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Fairview Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Carmodale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandringham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1