B4 7EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B4 7EN

B4 7EN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.05 per 1,000 population. This B4 7EN 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 7EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B4 7EN, encompassing approximately 2233 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B4 7EN area, explore the B4 7EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

B4 7EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Masshouse Lane with total crimes: 12

B4 7EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.0526.09%
Anti-social behaviour912.9880.00%
Vehicle crime94.03-10.00%
Possession of weapons84.03166.67%
Shoplifting83.58-38.46%
Other theft63.58-40.00%
Robbery52.69-16.67%
Public order42.240.00%
Drugs31.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2337.60-32.35%
Shoplifting1310.3030.00%
Other theft105.82-9.09%
Vehicle crime104.48150.00%
Robbery64.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.2425.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Possession of weapons31.7950.00%
Burglary21.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.90100.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.74-8.11%
Other theft1115.22-31.25%
Shoplifting104.9211.11%
Criminal damage and arson94.48-18.18%
Robbery54.03-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.79-80.00%
Public order41.79-55.56%
Drugs31.79-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.34-60.00%
Theft from the person20.900.00%
Burglary20.90-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.3654.17%
Vehicle crime2016.5617.65%
Other theft168.9523.08%
Criminal damage and arson117.1610.00%
Drugs104.9266.67%
Shoplifting94.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.030.00%
Public order94.03-18.18%
Burglary84.03-20.00%
Robbery83.58100.00%
Possession of weapons53.580.00%
Theft from the person22.240.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2451.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime1710.7430.77%
Other theft137.61-13.33%
Public order115.8283.33%
Burglary104.92233.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.4811.11%
Shoplifting94.48-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.03200.00%
Drugs64.0320.00%
Robbery42.69-66.67%
Other crime11.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.45-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4858.64100.00%
Other theft1521.4915.38%
Vehicle crime136.7130.00%
Robbery125.82-20.00%
Shoplifting105.37233.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.4880.00%
Public order64.0320.00%
Drugs52.69-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.240.00%
Other crime31.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-25.00%
Burglary31.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2442.53-11.11%
Robbery1510.74400.00%
Other theft136.71-18.75%
Vehicle crime105.82150.00%
Drugs64.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.69-16.67%
Public order52.24-37.50%
Burglary52.2425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.24-33.33%
Shoplifting31.7950.00%
Theft from the person21.340.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2738.95-12.90%
Other theft1612.0933.33%
Public order87.16-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour63.5820.00%
Drugs62.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.69100.00%
Bicycle theft42.69100.00%
Burglary41.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.79100.00%
Robbery31.79-76.92%
Shoplifting21.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3146.11-18.42%
Robbery1313.88-43.48%
Other theft125.82-36.84%
Public order115.3783.33%
Drugs94.9228.57%
Shoplifting64.0350.00%
Burglary62.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.69-44.44%
Theft from the person32.24-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3856.4126.67%
Robbery2317.01109.09%
Other theft1910.305.56%
Anti-social behaviour98.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.0333.33%
Drugs73.580.00%
Theft from the person73.13133.33%
Public order63.1350.00%
Shoplifting42.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-80.00%
Burglary20.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.90-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3056.410.00%
Other theft1813.430.00%
Robbery118.060.00%
Vehicle crime104.920.00%
Shoplifting104.480.00%
Possession of weapons84.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.580.00%
Drugs73.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.130.00%
Burglary52.690.00%
Bicycle theft52.240.00%
Public order42.240.00%
Theft from the person31.790.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20238

A total of 105 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 202412
February 202415
January 20243
December 202313
November 202323
October 202311

A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
July 202423
June 202434
May 202437
April 202424
March 202448
February 202424
January 202427
December 202331
November 202338
October 202330

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 202416
April 202413
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 202410
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237
October 20237

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 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 202420
April 202417
March 202413
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 202410
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Masshouse Lane
    Total12
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Grosvenor Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lancaster Circus Queensway
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodcock Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Aston Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bartholomew Row
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Staniforth Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. James Watt Queensway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coleshill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Jennens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1