B45 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B45 8SQ

B45 8SQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.67 per 1,000 population. This B45 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B45 8SQ, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B45 8SQ area, explore the B45 8SQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

B45 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

B45 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.67133.33%
Shoplifting57.82-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Vehicle crime32.2350.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Possession of weapons21.68100.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary21.12-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.119.09%
Violence and sexual offences66.70-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.350.00%
Burglary52.7966.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.5042.86%
Shoplifting1111.17-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour56.15400.00%
Burglary32.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-50.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1423.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.82-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson67.82200.00%
Public order23.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1619.56-11.11%
Shoplifting88.94-38.46%
Other theft34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.910.00%
Shoplifting1310.06225.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.12-33.33%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.79125.00%
Shoplifting410.06-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson42.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Vehicle crime31.68-50.00%
Public order21.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.4750.00%
Public order33.350.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-50.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.11-50.00%
Shoplifting66.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Vehicle crime42.23300.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Robbery21.68100.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2426.260.00%
Shoplifting613.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.350.00%
Public order32.230.00%
Possession of weapons21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 202412
June 202411
May 202414
April 20248
March 202413
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 202420
May 202414
April 202416
March 202418
February 202418
January 20248
December 202312
November 202324

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B45 8SQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Knowle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. St Columbas Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Tinmeadow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Cofton Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Toll House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chadwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Rednal Mill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dalmuir Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Alford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cofton Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bomers Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1