CRESTWOOD DRIVE, B44 8JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 8JD

CRESTWOOD DRIVE, B44 8JD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population. This B44 8JD 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 8JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 8JD, encompassing approximately 3978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B44 8JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westward Close with total crimes: 11
  • Courtenay Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tysoe Road with total crimes: 2

CRESTWOOD DRIVE, B44 8JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5360.00%
Burglary52.01150.00%
Shoplifting51.2666.67%
Vehicle crime31.26200.00%
Other theft20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.03-72.22%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.520.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.5212.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.26100.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.25-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.04-46.67%
Robbery52.010.00%
Shoplifting51.2625.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Public order30.75200.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.5425.00%
Shoplifting43.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.29-20.00%
Shoplifting53.0266.67%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.04275.00%
Shoplifting33.77200.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order44.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.01-60.00%
Burglary31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.78-44.44%
Shoplifting32.51-57.14%
Other theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8028.57%
Shoplifting74.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.030.00%
Other theft43.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248
March 202415
February 202412
January 202415
December 20234
November 202310
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B44 8JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westward Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Courtenay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Tysoe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Harbeck Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ridgewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wideacre Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Marshall Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birdbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Brentwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Frenshaw Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Melverley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1