CASTLETON ROAD, B42 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2RU

CASTLETON ROAD, B42 2RU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 population. This B42 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2RU, encompassing approximately 3064 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B42 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenmead Road with total crimes: 4
  • Somercotes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chelmorton Road with total crimes: 2

CASTLETON ROAD, B42 2RU 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 Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.57-50.00%
Burglary31.9650.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.830.00%
Public order33.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences128.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.1625.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.26100.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2214.29%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.24-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.1888.89%
Public order25.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.22-40.00%
Other theft22.940.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Public order10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1466.67%
Burglary34.890.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences99.460.00%
Other theft42.940.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 202417
December 20239
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 2RU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glenmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Somercotes Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Chelmorton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chervil Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brushfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1