BIRDBROOK ROAD, B44 8RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 8RT

BIRDBROOK ROAD, B44 8RT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.55 per 1,000 population. This B44 8RT 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 8RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 8RT, encompassing approximately 4504 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

B44 8RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westward Close with total crimes: 11
  • Swinbrook Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

BIRDBROOK ROAD, B44 8RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.5554.55%
Burglary73.77250.00%
Other theft51.5566.67%
Shoplifting51.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.1150.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.44-54.17%
Shoplifting52.44-28.57%
Other theft31.11200.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-77.78%
Burglary20.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.33800.00%
Shoplifting72.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.99-43.75%
Shoplifting72.00-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.5533.33%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Robbery10.44-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.10-5.88%
Shoplifting123.5550.00%
Robbery52.660.00%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6750.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.10-5.56%
Shoplifting83.7760.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Public order30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.55-5.26%
Shoplifting54.0025.00%
Robbery41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-66.67%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.88216.67%
Shoplifting44.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.89200.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In December 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 offences65.33-53.85%
Shoplifting51.3325.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Public order40.89100.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.10-18.75%
Burglary42.8933.33%
Shoplifting40.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.210.00%
Shoplifting83.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.780.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202411
June 202424
May 20249
April 202416
March 202417
February 202418
January 202419
December 20236
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 8RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westward Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Swinbrook Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Courtenay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sandwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Elliston Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Harbeck Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rodlington Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Ridgewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wideacre Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Old Oscott Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Birdbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Brentwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Frenshaw Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Melverley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1