B4 7DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B4 7DS

B4 7DS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.39 per 1,000 population. This B4 7DS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B4 postcode area, which has experienced 124 crimes and a crime rate of 26.82 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B4 7DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B4 7DS, encompassing approximately 1439 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

B4 7DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Lancaster Circus Queensway with total crimes: 5

B4 7DS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1342.39-18.75%
Vehicle crime79.03-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.86200.00%
Other theft64.17-50.00%
Drugs54.17400.00%
Shoplifting53.47400.00%
Robbery53.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-20.00%
Public order32.78200.00%
Possession of weapons22.080.00%
Burglary21.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.39100.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1643.086.67%
Vehicle crime1211.1250.00%
Other theft128.34-14.29%
Robbery58.34-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.470.00%
Burglary43.47-20.00%
Possession of weapons22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-50.00%
Shoplifting11.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.69-66.67%
Public order10.69-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1544.470.00%
Other theft1410.42-22.22%
Vehicle crime89.73-50.00%
Robbery75.560.00%
Burglary54.86400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47-42.86%
Public order42.7833.33%
Drugs32.78-25.00%
Shoplifting32.08200.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1856.28-5.26%
Vehicle crime1612.51128.57%
Violence and sexual offences1511.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8675.00%
Robbery74.86-12.50%
Drugs44.86100.00%
Public order32.7850.00%
Shoplifting12.08-66.67%
Burglary10.69-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1951.4211.76%
Violence and sexual offences1013.20-65.52%
Anti-social behaviour106.95233.33%
Robbery86.95-11.11%
Burglary85.56700.00%
Vehicle crime75.56-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.86-50.00%
Shoplifting32.78-25.00%
Public order22.08-50.00%
Drugs21.39-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2963.2316.00%
Other theft1720.1521.43%
Robbery911.81-62.50%
Vehicle crime96.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson86.2560.00%
Public order45.5633.33%
Shoplifting42.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78200.00%
Other crime32.08200.00%
Drugs32.08-57.14%
Burglary12.08-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2566.718.70%
Robbery2417.37700.00%
Other theft1416.68-12.50%
Vehicle crime79.7316.67%
Drugs74.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.86-44.44%
Burglary43.470.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Shoplifting22.08100.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2349.33-17.86%
Other theft1615.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson911.12200.00%
Drugs76.250.00%
Vehicle crime64.86-14.29%
Public order34.170.00%
Robbery32.08-80.00%
Bicycle theft12.080.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2862.540.00%
Robbery1519.46-40.00%
Other theft1410.420.00%
Drugs79.73-12.50%
Vehicle crime74.86-30.00%
Burglary44.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-62.50%
Public order32.080.00%
Theft from the person22.08-33.33%
Other crime11.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2879.2133.33%
Robbery2519.46127.27%
Other theft1417.377.69%
Vehicle crime109.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.56100.00%
Drugs85.5614.29%
Public order35.56-40.00%
Theft from the person32.080.00%
Other crime22.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.39-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.69-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2168.790.00%
Other theft1314.590.00%
Vehicle crime129.030.00%
Robbery118.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.640.00%
Possession of weapons85.560.00%
Drugs75.560.00%
Public order54.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.470.00%
Burglary32.780.00%
Theft from the person32.080.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
July 202416
June 202415
May 202415
April 202410
March 202429
February 202425
January 202423
December 202328
November 202328
October 202321

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202412
June 202414
May 202418
April 202419
March 202417
February 202414
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 202416
April 20247
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 119 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 202424
January 20243
December 202315
November 202325
October 202311

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B4 7DS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Lancaster Circus Queensway
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodcock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dartmouth Middleway
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Tower Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Cliveland Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bagot Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Legge Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Aston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Cecil Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Staniforth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brewery Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Hatchett Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Moland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1