B44 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 9AX

B44 9AX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.87 per 1,000 population. This B44 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 9AX, encompassing approximately 3237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B44 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amblecote Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Oscott School Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Shady Lane with total crimes: 3

B44 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.87-40.91%
Vehicle crime24.02100.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.9769.23%
Criminal damage and arson76.80133.33%
Other theft42.160.00%
Burglary31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5885.71%
Burglary54.02400.00%
Other crime31.54200.00%
Public order30.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.96-53.33%
Public order62.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.85300.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.4187.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.63-33.33%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41300.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-50.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.25150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.24-81.82%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7222.22%
Vehicle crime43.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.56-52.63%
Vehicle crime52.780.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.27171.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.87150.00%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202422
June 202413
May 20247
April 202415
March 20248
February 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202319
October 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B44 9AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Amblecote Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Oscott School Lane
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shady Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. East Mews
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pedmore Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weybourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Beechdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lingfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Howley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Darleydale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1