MONTANA AVENUE, B42 1QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 1QP

MONTANA AVENUE, B42 1QP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This B42 1QP 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 1QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 1QP, encompassing approximately 2752 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 1QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamstead with total crimes: 8
  • Austin Way with total crimes: 3
  • Rocky Lane with total crimes: 2

MONTANA AVENUE, B42 1QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.990.00%
Vehicle crime62.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.180.00%
Robbery31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%

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 arson10.73-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.26-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.91150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.9012.50%
Burglary33.27200.00%
Other theft21.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.17-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.91150.00%
Other theft41.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Robbery21.45100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.36-66.67%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7212.50%
Shoplifting33.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In March 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 offences87.9933.33%
Other theft32.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.18-33.33%
Other theft21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.35-30.77%
Vehicle crime63.2750.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8130.00%
Vehicle crime44.72300.00%
Burglary41.450.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.630.00%
Burglary43.63100.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.260.00%
Other theft43.630.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 1QP 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. Rocky Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Montana Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitburn Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lavendon Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Hillside Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Coleraine Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kingsdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carmodale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1