B4 7QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B4 7QD

B4 7QD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.92 per 1,000 population. This B4 7QD 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 7QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B4 7QD, encompassing approximately 1511 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B4 7QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Masshouse Lane with total crimes: 12

B4 7QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2552.9238.89%
Anti-social behaviour916.5480.00%
Vehicle crime95.950.00%
Possession of weapons85.95166.67%
Shoplifting85.29-38.46%
Other theft65.29-25.00%
Robbery53.9725.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Drugs22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.320.00%

In July 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 offences1848.95-41.94%
Shoplifting1311.9130.00%
Vehicle crime98.60125.00%
Other theft85.95-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.29-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.3125.00%
Robbery43.310.00%
Public order42.650.00%
Possession of weapons32.6550.00%
Burglary21.98100.00%
Bicycle theft21.32100.00%
Drugs11.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3155.57-11.43%
Other theft1020.51-33.33%
Shoplifting106.6211.11%
Criminal damage and arson86.62-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour45.29-55.56%
Vehicle crime42.65-77.78%
Robbery42.650.00%
Public order42.65-50.00%
Drugs32.65-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.98-60.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Burglary11.32-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3589.3145.83%
Vehicle crime1823.155.88%
Other theft1511.9166.67%
Drugs109.92150.00%
Shoplifting96.620.00%
Burglary95.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.95-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.9528.57%
Public order85.95-27.27%
Possession of weapons55.290.00%
Robbery43.31-20.00%
Theft from the person22.650.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

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 offences2469.46-45.45%
Vehicle crime1715.8830.77%
Public order1111.25175.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.2866.67%
Shoplifting96.62-10.00%
Other theft95.95-10.00%
Burglary75.95250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.63250.00%
Robbery54.630.00%
Drugs43.31-20.00%
Other crime12.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4471.45158.82%
Vehicle crime1329.1130.00%
Other theft108.6011.11%
Shoplifting106.62233.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.62100.00%
Robbery53.97-61.54%
Drugs53.3125.00%
Public order43.310.00%
Bicycle theft32.650.00%
Other crime31.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98-50.00%
Burglary21.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.28-29.17%
Robbery1311.25333.33%
Vehicle crime108.60150.00%
Other theft96.62-10.00%
Drugs45.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-20.00%
Public order42.65-50.00%
Burglary42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Shoplifting31.9850.00%
Theft from the person21.980.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2447.63-7.69%
Other theft1015.8825.00%
Public order86.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2966.67%
Bicycle theft43.31100.00%
Burglary42.650.00%
Drugs42.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Robbery31.98-50.00%
Shoplifting21.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2650.94-21.21%
Public order1017.2066.67%
Other theft86.62-52.94%
Drugs65.29100.00%
Robbery63.97-66.67%
Shoplifting63.9750.00%
Burglary43.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.98100.00%
Theft from the person21.32-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3367.4817.86%
Robbery1821.83157.14%
Other theft1711.916.25%
Theft from the person711.25250.00%
Public order64.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3125.00%
Shoplifting43.31-60.00%
Drugs32.650.00%
Burglary21.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.32-90.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2867.4855.56%
Other theft1618.52300.00%
Vehicle crime1010.58150.00%
Shoplifting106.6266.67%
Robbery76.6240.00%
Burglary54.63150.00%
Bicycle theft53.31400.00%
Possession of weapons43.310.00%
Public order42.65-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.65-20.00%
Drugs32.65-66.67%
Theft from the person21.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1852.260.00%
Public order1111.910.00%
Drugs97.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.950.00%
Shoplifting65.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.970.00%
Robbery53.310.00%
Vehicle crime43.310.00%
Other theft42.650.00%
Possession of weapons42.650.00%
Burglary22.650.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 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 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 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 20234
September 20234

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 202413
January 20243
December 20236
November 202318
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202418
June 202431
May 202435
April 202424
March 202444
February 202417
January 202424
December 202326
November 202333
October 202328
September 202318

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 20249
March 202410
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202317
October 202316
September 20234

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 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 20248
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 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
September 20236

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 100 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 202418
April 202417
March 202413
February 202410
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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
September 20231

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 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 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 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. James Watt Queensway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coleshill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Jennens Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1