BIRKENSHAW ROAD, B44 8UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 8UJ

BIRKENSHAW ROAD, B44 8UJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.27 per 1,000 population. This B44 8UJ 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 8UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 8UJ, encompassing approximately 4677 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B44 8UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swinbrook Grove with total crimes: 7
  • Glenmead Road with total crimes: 4
  • Delhurst Road with total crimes: 3

BIRKENSHAW ROAD, B44 8UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2780.00%
Other theft53.85400.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-50.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.92-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-25.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43100.00%
Shoplifting20.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.7760.00%
Shoplifting65.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7015.38%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft30.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.48-23.53%
Shoplifting62.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.2721.43%
Shoplifting43.630.00%
Burglary30.860.00%
Public order30.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.927.69%
Criminal damage and arson52.99400.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2085.71%
Public order32.7850.00%
Other theft30.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Burglary20.43-60.00%
Shoplifting10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.70-66.67%
Burglary51.5025.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Shoplifting30.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.630.00%
Burglary44.490.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.21-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.4890.91%
Vehicle crime44.49100.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.700.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.430.00%
Public order20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 202410
June 202424
May 202415
April 202413
March 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 20237
November 202321
October 202321
September 202311

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8UJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swinbrook Grove
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Glenmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Delhurst Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Wideacre Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Old Oscott Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Birdbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Brentwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Frenshaw Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Darleydale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1