BETSHAM CLOSE, B44 0QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 0QZ

BETSHAM CLOSE, B44 0QZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This B44 0QZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B44 postcode area, which has experienced 288 crimes and a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B44 0QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 0QZ, encompassing approximately 5392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B44 0QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Danesbury Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Aylesbury Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Firbeck Road with total crimes: 4

BETSHAM CLOSE, B44 0QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.274.55%
Public order54.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.74-33.33%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other crime30.5650.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other theft10.19-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.72-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour64.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.7433.33%
Other theft30.740.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Public order20.37-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3611.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.68100.00%
Public order41.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.74-40.00%
Other theft30.5650.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.930.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Burglary30.560.00%
Possession of weapons30.5650.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Other crime20.37-33.33%
Public order20.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-83.33%
Drugs10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3010.2050.00%
Vehicle crime65.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9350.00%
Burglary30.56200.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.19-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.86-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.71-20.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Other crime30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.97-37.14%
Vehicle crime64.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.11-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.930.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.50-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour76.49250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-28.57%
Public order40.9333.33%
Vehicle crime30.74200.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3910.5734.48%
Criminal damage and arson77.2340.00%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.38-16.67%
Public order40.93-20.00%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-57.14%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.0531.82%
Vehicle crime75.38133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.11200.00%
Other theft51.1166.67%
Public order50.93-16.67%
Drugs30.930.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.340.00%
Public order64.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.110.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Robbery20.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
July 202422
June 202436
May 202424
April 202430
March 202420
February 202422
January 202435
December 202339
November 202329
October 202329
September 202322

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B44 0QZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Danesbury Crescent
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Aylesbury Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Firbeck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Cranbourne Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cranbourne Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Edmonton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Elswick Grove
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Brackenbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hever Avenue
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 10. Pembury Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wanstead Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Ealing Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Eltham Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. Finchley Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Greenwood Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Warren Farm Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Firbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sidcup Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Landswood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Betsham Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Mitcham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1