ALFORD CLOSE, B45 8TN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B45 8TN

ALFORD CLOSE, B45 8TN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This B45 8TN 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 8TN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B45 8TN, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

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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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B45 8TN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Foxland Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Windsor Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Knowle Close with total crimes: 3

ALFORD CLOSE, B45 8TN 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.210.00%
Burglary30.91-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.91200.00%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04-72.73%
Burglary41.81100.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.6910.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.51300.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0617.65%
Criminal damage and arson46.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 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 offences179.366.25%
Criminal damage and arson45.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.21100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.97122.22%
Criminal damage and arson36.0450.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences96.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.72400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.95-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson33.63-25.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2311.1891.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other crime20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.67-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-25.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Bicycle theft30.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 20246
June 202422
May 202420
April 202417
March 202416
February 202420
January 20249
December 202312
November 202323
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Foxland Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Windsor Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Knowle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Fox Hollow Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Columbas Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tinmeadow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cofton Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Toll House Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chadwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rednal Mill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dalmuir Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Alford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cofton Park Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Bomers Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1