HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B45 0BQ

HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.86 per 1,000 population. This B45 0BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B45 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B45 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B45 0BQ, encompassing approximately 3313 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B45 0BQ area, explore the B45 0BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

B45 0BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Hafren Close with total crimes: 6
  • Miranda Close with total crimes: 4

HEREFORD CLOSE, B45 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.530.00%
Shoplifting31.51200.00%
Public order30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-25.00%
Burglary20.91-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1817.65%
Burglary76.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.1125.00%
Vehicle crime41.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.21300.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.47-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson45.13-50.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Public order30.91-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.9150.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Robbery20.91100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.3022.22%
Criminal damage and arson86.6460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4166.67%
Other crime41.51300.00%
Public order41.21-20.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.60-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.430.00%
Public order51.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Other theft20.91-50.00%
Robbery20.600.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.56-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson55.43-16.67%
Other theft41.51300.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.17-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson65.73-14.29%
Burglary31.81-62.50%
Public order30.9150.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.0930.00%
Burglary87.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.41250.00%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-75.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4725.00%
Vehicle crime46.04100.00%
Burglary41.2133.33%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Robbery20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-71.43%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.66-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson74.8375.00%
Public order32.11-50.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.280.00%
Public order66.940.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202420
June 202417
May 202422
April 202418
March 202418
February 202419
January 202426
December 202320
November 202316
October 202323

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B45 0BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Hafren Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Miranda Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mitten Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Hereford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Ashdown Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brock Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mow Bray Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Windsor Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Garden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cotswold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Crychan Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Tay Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Cranbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Brightstone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lysander Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Prospero Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1