OSCOTT ROAD, B42 2TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2TA

OSCOTT ROAD, B42 2TA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 789.16 per 1,000 population. This B42 2TA 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 2TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2TA, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B42 2TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellhead Lane with total crimes: 5
  • The Broadway with total crimes: 5
  • Crown Avenue with total crimes: 5

OSCOTT ROAD, B42 2TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16789.16700.00%
Anti-social behaviour5371.370.00%
Public order3116.050.00%
Possession of weapons269.630.00%
Shoplifting246.420.00%
Other theft246.420.00%
Burglary146.420.00%
Vehicle crime123.210.00%
Other crime123.210.00%
Drugs123.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences246.42-92.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences251299.79127.27%
Anti-social behaviour8580.26166.67%
Robbery6185.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson4139.260.00%
Burglary392.840.00%
Other theft269.630.00%
Other crime246.420.00%
Shoplifting246.42100.00%
Possession of weapons146.420.00%
Public order123.21-80.00%
Vehicle crime123.210.00%
Drugs123.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11673.10-35.29%
Public order5255.32-16.67%
Robbery3116.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour369.63200.00%
Other theft269.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime146.42-50.00%
Shoplifting123.210.00%
Theft from the person123.210.00%
Bicycle theft123.210.00%
Drugs123.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17905.2170.00%
Public order6394.580.00%
Other theft3139.26200.00%
Robbery369.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson369.63-57.14%
Vehicle crime269.630.00%
Possession of weapons246.420.00%
Other crime146.420.00%
Burglary123.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.21-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10696.32-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson7232.1175.00%
Shoplifting4162.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour392.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime269.63100.00%
Robbery246.420.00%
Burglary146.42-66.67%
Other theft123.21-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11789.16-21.43%
Other theft5255.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson4116.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour492.840.00%
Burglary392.840.00%
Robbery269.63100.00%
Drugs146.420.00%
Vehicle crime123.210.00%
Shoplifting123.210.00%
Possession of weapons123.210.00%
Public order123.21-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14789.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson5324.9566.67%
Public order4116.0533.33%
Other theft492.84100.00%
Burglary392.840.00%
Other crime169.630.00%
Drugs123.210.00%
Possession of weapons123.210.00%
Robbery123.21-66.67%

In January 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 offences12742.74-20.00%
Public order3278.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson369.630.00%
Burglary369.63200.00%
Robbery369.6350.00%
Theft from the person269.63100.00%
Vehicle crime246.42100.00%
Other theft246.420.00%
Drugs146.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15649.890.00%
Public order3348.16-25.00%
Drugs269.630.00%
Other theft246.42-33.33%
Robbery246.420.00%
Burglary146.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime123.210.00%
Theft from the person123.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.21-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15765.95-31.82%
Public order4348.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour492.840.00%
Possession of weapons392.840.00%
Other theft369.630.00%
Burglary269.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson246.42-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22951.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson5510.630.00%
Public order4116.050.00%
Vehicle crime492.840.00%
Other theft392.840.00%
Bicycle theft269.630.00%
Burglary146.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 202425
June 202411
May 202417
April 202410
March 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 202315
November 202315
October 202322

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellhead Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Broadway
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Crown Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Oscott Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. London Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aston Manor Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bragg Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Oscott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chesterwood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1