B44 8PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 8PQ

B44 8PQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.90 per 1,000 population. This B44 8PQ 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 8PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 8PQ, encompassing approximately 1294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

B44 8PQ 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 8PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime513.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.86-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Shoplifting21.54-33.33%
Robbery11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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 offences1015.4542.86%
Shoplifting37.72-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.36-12.50%
Shoplifting45.41-63.64%
Public order23.09-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-75.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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
Shoplifting1124.721000.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.180.00%
Public order33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Robbery11.54-50.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

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 theft412.36300.00%
Vehicle crime43.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.09-25.00%
Robbery22.32100.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Shoplifting11.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.0950.00%
Shoplifting22.32-60.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences510.04400.00%
Shoplifting53.8666.67%
Vehicle crime23.860.00%
Other crime11.540.00%

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
Shoplifting36.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

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 offences513.13150.00%
Shoplifting53.860.00%
Vehicle crime33.86-25.00%
Other theft22.32-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order513.90400.00%
Vehicle crime43.860.00%
Other theft33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences617.7750.00%
Shoplifting54.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.86300.00%
Vehicle crime43.090.00%
Burglary13.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-83.33%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft618.540.00%
Shoplifting64.630.00%
Vehicle crime44.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.090.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 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
September 20236

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8PQ 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Queslett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1