B44 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 8PG

B44 8PG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.13 per 1,000 population. This B44 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 8PG, encompassing approximately 1388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B44 8PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Aldridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ashgrove Road with total crimes: 4

B44 8PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime615.13200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%
Robbery11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1015.1325.00%
Shoplifting37.20-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.410.00%
Shoplifting45.76-63.64%
Public order32.880.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1124.501000.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.93166.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.760.00%
Public order32.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Drugs11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-75.00%
Robbery10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.97300.00%
Vehicle crime42.8833.33%
Burglary32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-40.00%
Robbery22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime33.6050.00%
Shoplifting22.16-60.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.53500.00%
Shoplifting54.3266.67%
Vehicle crime23.60100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.25150.00%
Shoplifting53.600.00%
Vehicle crime33.60-40.00%
Other theft22.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.6925.00%
Public order53.60400.00%
Other theft33.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.44-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-80.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.040.00%
Shoplifting53.600.00%
Vehicle crime43.600.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Robbery12.160.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 202411
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
October 20235

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aldridge Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ashgrove Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. East Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queslett Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Ashover Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cotman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1