B4 7RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B4 7RJ

B4 7RJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1124.64 per 1,000 population. This B4 7RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B4 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 23.36 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B4 7RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B4 7RJ, encompassing approximately 31 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

B4 7RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawley Middleway with total crimes: 11
  • Woodcock Street with total crimes: 5
  • Great Brook Street with total crimes: 4

B4 7RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting81124.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson5257.06-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences5160.66-64.29%
Vehicle crime3160.6650.00%
Possession of weapons296.400.00%
Burglary264.270.00%
Robbery264.27-33.33%
Public order264.27100.00%
Bicycle theft264.27100.00%
Drugs164.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour132.130.00%
Other theft132.13-75.00%
Theft from the person132.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141253.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson6449.86200.00%
Other theft4192.80-42.86%
Shoplifting4128.53-81.82%
Robbery3128.530.00%
Vehicle crime296.40-71.43%
Burglary264.27-50.00%
Drugs164.27-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour132.13-66.67%
Bicycle theft132.130.00%
Public order132.13-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting222442.09340.00%
Violence and sexual offences16706.9214.29%
Other theft7514.1275.00%
Vehicle crime7224.9316.67%
Drugs6224.930.00%
Burglary4192.80-42.86%
Public order4128.5333.33%
Robbery3128.53-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson296.40-60.00%
Possession of weapons264.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences141670.90-6.67%
Burglary7449.86600.00%
Vehicle crime6224.930.00%
Shoplifting5192.8025.00%
Robbery5160.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson5160.6666.67%
Other theft4160.660.00%
Public order3128.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences151478.1087.50%
Robbery6481.99-53.85%
Vehicle crime6192.80-33.33%
Other theft4192.8033.33%
Shoplifting4128.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson3128.530.00%
Bicycle theft296.400.00%
Other crime264.27100.00%
Public order164.27-50.00%
Drugs132.13-66.67%
Possession of weapons132.130.00%
Burglary132.13-80.00%

In February 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery131638.77550.00%
Vehicle crime9417.7380.00%
Violence and sexual offences8289.19-33.33%
Burglary5257.06400.00%
Other theft3160.660.00%
Drugs396.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour396.400.00%
Shoplifting396.40-66.67%
Public order296.400.00%
Theft from the person164.270.00%
Other crime132.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121413.849.09%
Shoplifting9385.59-47.06%
Vehicle crime5289.19-28.57%
Bicycle theft4160.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3128.53-25.00%
Other theft396.4050.00%
Drugs396.400.00%
Robbery296.40-33.33%
Public order264.27-75.00%
Burglary164.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting171992.231600.00%
Violence and sexual offences11546.26-8.33%
Public order8353.460.00%
Vehicle crime7257.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour4224.93300.00%
Drugs3128.530.00%
Robbery396.40-50.00%
Theft from the person296.400.00%
Burglary264.27-33.33%
Other theft264.27-60.00%
Bicycle theft164.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.130.00%
Possession of weapons132.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences121156.78-20.00%
Robbery6385.590.00%
Other theft5192.80-54.55%
Vehicle crime4160.66-66.67%
Drugs3128.530.00%
Burglary396.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.40-66.67%
Shoplifting132.13-50.00%
Other crime132.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences152152.8987.50%
Vehicle crime12481.99100.00%
Other theft11385.59266.67%
Robbery6353.460.00%
Public order5192.80-16.67%
Bicycle theft4160.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour3128.53-25.00%
Drugs396.40-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson396.40-25.00%
Possession of weapons296.40-33.33%
Shoplifting264.270.00%
Burglary164.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs81542.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences8257.0660.00%
Vehicle crime6257.06100.00%
Public order6192.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson4192.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour4128.5333.33%
Other theft3128.53-25.00%
Possession of weapons396.40200.00%
Burglary296.40100.00%
Shoplifting264.27-50.00%
Other crime164.270.00%
Theft from the person132.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5803.320.00%
Other theft4160.660.00%
Shoplifting4128.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour3128.530.00%
Vehicle crime396.400.00%
Robbery296.400.00%
Bicycle theft164.270.00%
Possession of weapons132.130.00%
Other crime132.130.00%
Burglary132.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 202312
September 20236
August 20233

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 202413
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
August 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202414
May 202416
April 202414
March 202415
February 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202312
October 202315
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 202422
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 202317
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawley Middleway
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodcock Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Great Brook Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Curzon Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Grosvenor Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belmont Passage
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lawford Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Windsor Street South
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bartholomew Row
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Northumberland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1