B42 2SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2SL

B42 2SL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population. This B42 2SL 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 2SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2SL, encompassing approximately 4517 residents.

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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)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B42 2SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Chelmorton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Tideswell Road with total crimes: 2

B42 2SL 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 Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-50.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.22-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2071.43%
Public order42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.88-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.6425.00%
Possession of weapons42.210.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Robbery30.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.5433.33%
Vehicle crime41.77300.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.10-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.65114.29%
Public order23.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.98-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-50.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8766.67%
Vehicle crime42.21100.00%
Other crime30.8950.00%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.980.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20244
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 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 2SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Chelmorton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tideswell Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rowdale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Monsal Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Desford Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Beeches Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chervil Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sterndale Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Curbar Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vicarage Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trehurst Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1