OLD OSCOTT HILL, B44 9SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B44 9SR

OLD OSCOTT HILL, B44 9SR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This B44 9SR 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 9SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B44 9SR, encompassing approximately 4453 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B44 9SR area, explore the B44 9SR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B44 9SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4149 with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Carshalton Road with total crimes: 5

OLD OSCOTT HILL, B44 9SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.66-31.03%
Drugs54.490.00%
Vehicle crime41.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.90-62.50%
Public order30.67-40.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.4781.25%
Anti-social behaviour86.51700.00%
Public order51.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1225.00%
Shoplifting41.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-25.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Other crime20.450.00%
Robbery10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.98-40.74%
Burglary43.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Robbery40.90300.00%
Vehicle crime40.90100.00%
Public order40.9033.33%
Other crime20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.683.85%
Anti-social behaviour56.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-57.14%
Public order30.6750.00%
Burglary30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting30.6750.00%
Possession of weapons30.67200.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-71.43%
Other theft20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.45-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.0213.04%
Vehicle crime75.84250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5775.00%
Other theft41.57100.00%
Burglary40.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.90200.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.5564.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.16300.00%
Other crime30.900.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Other theft20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.22-75.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6340.00%
Burglary43.14-33.33%
Public order40.90-20.00%
Shoplifting40.9033.33%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.43-33.33%
Burglary62.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3566.67%
Public order51.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.1233.33%
Vehicle crime30.90-40.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.37-16.67%
Other theft41.120.00%
Possession of weapons40.900.00%
Public order30.90200.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.670.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.4342.86%
Vehicle crime64.490.00%
Other theft41.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90200.00%
Shoplifting30.670.00%
Other crime10.67-75.00%
Public order10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.530.00%
Vehicle crime63.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.350.00%
Other crime41.120.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202429
June 202416
May 202427
April 202426
March 202423
February 202414
January 202410
December 202315
November 202320
October 202314

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20234

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
January 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 9SR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B4149
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carshalton Road
    Total5
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Firbeck Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harringay Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Dunedin Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Streatham Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Heather Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Firbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Caversham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pedmore Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rockmead Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Weybourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Southgate Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lingfield Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1