B42 2SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2SH

B42 2SH, Birmingham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 population. This B42 2SH 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 2SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2SH, encompassing approximately 4031 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B42 2SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somercotes Road with total crimes: 3
  • Chelmorton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tideswell Road with total crimes: 2

B42 2SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47-58.33%
Burglary41.24300.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.98300.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

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 offences127.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.980.00%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7160.00%
Bicycle theft21.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.97-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Robbery21.24100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.49200.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.95100.00%
Public order24.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.23-60.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.9450.00%
Vehicle crime52.9866.67%
Other crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.440.00%
Other theft51.980.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 202418
December 20239
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20245
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
December 20231
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 2SH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Somercotes Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Chelmorton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tideswell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Desford Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Chervil Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sterndale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Curbar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Castleton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1