B42 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2LJ

B42 2LJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This B42 2LJ 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 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 2LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nash Square with total crimes: 6
  • Perry Villa Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Glendower Road with total crimes: 2

B42 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.9322.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.96200.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 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 offences99.76-30.77%
Other theft44.88100.00%
Vehicle crime22.17-60.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.108.33%
Vehicle crime57.05-37.50%
Other theft22.71-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime86.51300.00%
Other theft54.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.5536.36%
Other theft38.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.47-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour45.960.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.18-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson47.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.17-20.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.8110.53%
Vehicle crime511.39150.00%
Other theft22.71100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.27171.43%
Burglary310.30-57.14%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-75.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary714.10600.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.80-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.17-33.33%
Public order21.08100.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Robbery31.630.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20249
June 202413
May 202412
April 202415
March 202411
February 202413
January 202421
December 202319
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 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
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B42 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nash Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Perry Villa Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Glendower Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thanet Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chapelwood Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Elcock Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Tameside Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Perry Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Crantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cliveden Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1