THETFORD ROAD, B42 2JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2JB

THETFORD ROAD, B42 2JB, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population. This B42 2JB 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 2JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2JB, encompassing approximately 4540 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B42 2JB area, explore the B42 2JB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B42 2JB 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

THETFORD ROAD, B42 2JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0511.11%
Shoplifting72.20-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.6111.11%
Violence and sexual offences92.2028.57%
Public order31.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.3980.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.98-41.67%
Vehicle crime41.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-20.00%
Shoplifting52.64150.00%
Public order41.10300.00%
Other theft30.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.44-75.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4736.36%
Vehicle crime83.300.00%
Other theft41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Shoplifting20.44-83.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting126.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.6457.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.42-60.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.39-12.50%
Shoplifting61.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.32150.00%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.27-38.46%
Shoplifting71.76-12.50%
Public order41.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Burglary20.44-75.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.25-31.58%
Burglary82.86166.67%
Shoplifting81.7633.33%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44100.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8126.67%
Shoplifting64.1850.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-50.00%
Other theft30.66-25.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.370.00%
Vehicle crime63.300.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Other theft40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20249
June 20247
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 202313
November 202319
October 202315

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 20247
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20242
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 2JB 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. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Heston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Booths Farm Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perry Wood Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gainsborough Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Raymond Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rowdale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Duxford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thetford Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Monsal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Trehurst Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fowlmere Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Foden Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1