B42 1NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1NJ

B42 1NJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This B42 1NJ 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 1NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1NJ, encompassing approximately 1666 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 1NJ area, explore the B42 1NJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the B42 1NJ area, visit the B42 1NJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 3
  • Montana Avenue with total crimes: 2

B42 1NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.000.00%
Shoplifting63.600.00%
Robbery33.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

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 offences912.60-10.00%
Vehicle crime45.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Burglary11.20-75.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.000.00%
Burglary42.40300.00%
Other theft32.40-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.0033.33%
Other theft44.80300.00%
Vehicle crime42.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.400.00%
Robbery22.400.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.60-66.67%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.20-33.33%
Shoplifting33.600.00%
Robbery21.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.200.00%
Other theft45.40100.00%
Public order32.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8050.00%
Burglary25.40-33.33%
Other theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-60.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.40-64.71%
Vehicle crime53.6066.67%
Burglary33.0050.00%
Other theft21.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.0088.89%
Other theft310.2050.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Burglary21.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0080.00%
Burglary45.40300.00%
Other theft22.40-60.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.000.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202317
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hamstead
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Austin Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Croftway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Millfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Almond Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Coleraine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1