HOLFORD DRIVE, B42 2TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B42 2TU

HOLFORD DRIVE, B42 2TU, Birmingham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 232.49 per 1,000 population. This B42 2TU 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 2TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B42 2TU, encompassing approximately 288 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

B42 2TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pavilion Drive with total crimes: 49
  • Nash Square with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5

HOLFORD DRIVE, B42 2TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28232.49-3.45%
Drugs1497.1655.56%
Public order1048.5866.67%
Criminal damage and arson734.70-46.15%
Possession of weapons224.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.940.00%
Other theft26.940.00%
Burglary16.940.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29232.49-14.71%
Criminal damage and arson13100.63225.00%
Drugs945.11-35.71%
Public order631.23100.00%
Robbery620.82200.00%
Possession of weapons220.82100.00%
Burglary16.940.00%
Other crime13.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34222.08-10.53%
Drugs14117.98-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson448.58-20.00%
Other theft313.88200.00%
Public order310.41-82.35%
Robbery210.410.00%
Burglary16.940.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Possession of weapons13.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38294.9546.15%
Drugs19131.8690.00%
Public order1765.9370.00%
Criminal damage and arson558.99-58.33%
Possession of weapons217.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.940.00%
Other theft13.47-50.00%
Burglary13.470.00%
Vehicle crime13.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26235.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1290.22-42.86%
Drugs1041.64-9.09%
Public order1034.7025.00%
Possession of weapons334.700.00%
Other crime210.410.00%
Other theft26.940.00%
Vehicle crime16.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Burglary13.47-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39291.4825.81%
Criminal damage and arson21135.3361.54%
Drugs1172.8722.22%
Public order838.1714.29%
Other theft227.76100.00%
Burglary26.940.00%
Robbery16.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31229.0272.22%
Criminal damage and arson13107.5762.50%
Drugs945.11-10.00%
Public order731.2316.67%
Possession of weapons224.290.00%
Burglary26.94100.00%
Other theft16.940.00%
Other crime13.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18163.09-30.77%
Drugs1062.46-47.37%
Criminal damage and arson834.7014.29%
Public order627.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime220.82100.00%
Burglary16.940.00%
Other theft13.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26229.0262.50%
Drugs1990.22111.11%
Public order965.93-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson731.23-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.29-66.67%
Other theft13.470.00%
Burglary13.470.00%
Other crime13.470.00%
Vehicle crime13.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16187.38-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson1055.52100.00%
Public order1034.70-9.09%
Drugs934.70-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour331.2350.00%
Vehicle crime210.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons26.940.00%
Burglary16.940.00%
Other crime13.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23204.730.00%
Drugs1479.810.00%
Public order1148.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson538.170.00%
Vehicle crime317.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.410.00%
Bicycle theft16.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20249
June 202414
May 202419
April 202410
March 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 202319
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20246
June 20243
May 202417
April 202410
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
July 202429
June 202434
May 202438
April 202426
March 202439
February 202431
January 202418
December 202326
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 202412
March 202421
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 2TU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pavilion Drive
    Total49
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Drugs13
    Public order9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Nash Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Gavin Way
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oscott Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1