B5 5BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 5BD

B5 5BD, Birmingham has recorded a total of 537 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 303.87 per 1,000 population. This B5 5BD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B5 postcode area, which has experienced 600 crimes and a crime rate of 39.22 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B5 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 5BD, encompassing approximately 1767 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B5 5BD area, explore the B5 5BD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (154) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (143) incidents (14200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (51) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B5 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 105
  • Worcester Street with total crimes: 88
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 70

B5 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 154 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 143 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting154303.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences14387.1414200.00%
Other theft5180.920.00%
Public order3228.860.00%
Theft from the person3018.112900.00%
Drugs2616.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson2114.712000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1911.880.00%
Robbery1610.751500.00%
Burglary159.050.00%
Vehicle crime128.490.00%
Possession of weapons126.790.00%
Other crime46.790.00%
Bicycle theft22.26100.00%

In August 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft12.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-96.77%
Robbery10.57-94.44%
Theft from the person10.57-95.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.57-99.30%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 137 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences143287.46-4.03%
Shoplifting13780.9212.30%
Other theft4077.52-14.89%
Public order3722.6312.12%
Anti-social behaviour3220.9439.13%
Criminal damage and arson3118.11106.67%
Theft from the person2017.54-25.93%
Robbery1811.32-33.33%
Drugs1510.19150.00%
Vehicle crime118.49-21.43%
Burglary116.2222.22%
Possession of weapons86.22-11.11%
Other crime34.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.70-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 122 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149275.5711.19%
Shoplifting12284.310.83%
Other theft4769.03-6.00%
Public order3326.60-10.81%
Theft from the person2718.67-10.00%
Robbery2715.28107.69%
Anti-social behaviour2315.28-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson1513.01-44.44%
Vehicle crime148.4975.00%
Burglary97.9228.57%
Possession of weapons95.09-35.71%
Drugs65.09-73.91%
Other crime33.400.00%
Bicycle theft31.70200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 121 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134281.2338.14%
Shoplifting12175.820.00%
Other theft5068.4751.52%
Public order3728.29-11.90%
Theft from the person3020.94-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour2916.983.57%
Criminal damage and arson2716.4180.00%
Drugs2315.28187.50%
Possession of weapons1413.0116.67%
Robbery137.928.33%
Vehicle crime87.36-27.27%
Burglary74.530.00%
Other crime33.96200.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting121236.53-13.57%
Violence and sexual offences9768.47-21.77%
Public order4254.897.69%
Other theft3323.77-21.43%
Theft from the person3118.67-18.42%
Anti-social behaviour2817.54-9.68%
Criminal damage and arson1515.84-25.00%
Possession of weapons128.49-45.45%
Robbery126.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime116.7910.00%
Drugs86.22-70.37%
Burglary74.53133.33%
Other crime13.96-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting140295.9479.49%
Violence and sexual offences12479.22-1.59%
Other theft4270.17-27.59%
Public order3923.7718.18%
Theft from the person3822.07-11.63%
Anti-social behaviour3121.5014.81%
Drugs2717.54-28.95%
Possession of weapons2215.28144.44%
Criminal damage and arson2012.4566.67%
Robbery2011.32-35.48%
Vehicle crime1011.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft55.660.00%
Burglary32.83-72.73%
Other crime21.70-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 126 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126280.1015.60%
Shoplifting7871.30-24.27%
Other theft5844.1456.76%
Theft from the person4332.824.88%
Drugs3824.33100.00%
Public order3321.50-19.51%
Robbery3118.6724.00%
Anti-social behaviour2717.54-10.00%
Vehicle crime1815.2838.46%
Criminal damage and arson1210.19-42.86%
Burglary116.79-42.11%
Possession of weapons96.22-35.71%
Other crime65.090.00%
Bicycle theft53.40-68.75%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109276.14-18.66%
Shoplifting10361.6813.19%
Public order4158.2820.59%
Theft from the person4123.20-6.82%
Other theft3723.20-39.34%
Anti-social behaviour3020.9425.00%
Robbery2516.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson2114.1510.53%
Burglary1911.88171.43%
Drugs1910.75-13.64%
Bicycle theft1610.7577.78%
Possession of weapons149.05180.00%
Vehicle crime137.9230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134284.63-8.22%
Shoplifting9175.8210.98%
Other theft6151.4948.78%
Theft from the person4434.52-18.52%
Robbery4024.9025.00%
Public order3422.6321.43%
Anti-social behaviour2419.24-7.69%
Drugs2213.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson1912.4546.15%
Vehicle crime1010.7542.86%
Bicycle theft95.6612.50%
Burglary75.09-30.00%
Possession of weapons53.960.00%
Other crime32.83-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146270.480.00%
Shoplifting8282.620.00%
Theft from the person5446.400.00%
Other theft4130.560.00%
Robbery3223.200.00%
Public order2818.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour2615.840.00%
Drugs2214.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson1312.450.00%
Burglary107.360.00%
Bicycle theft85.660.00%
Vehicle crime74.530.00%
Possession of weapons53.960.00%
Other crime42.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 118.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 149 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024143
August 20241
July 2024143
June 2024149
May 2024134
April 202497
March 2024124
February 2024126
January 2024109
December 2023134
November 2023146

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20241
July 202431
June 202415
May 202427
April 202415
March 202420
February 202412
January 202421
December 202319
November 202313

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 235 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
July 202418
June 202427
May 202413
April 202412
March 202420
February 202431
January 202425
December 202340
November 202332

A total of 1149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 114.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024154
July 2024137
June 2024122
May 2024121
April 2024121
March 2024140
February 202478
January 2024103
December 202391
November 202382

A total of 359 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 20241
July 202420
June 202427
May 202430
April 202431
March 202438
February 202443
January 202441
December 202344
November 202354

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202432
June 202423
May 202429
April 202428
March 202431
February 202427
January 202430
December 202324
November 202326

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
July 202415
June 20246
May 202423
April 20248
March 202427
February 202438
January 202419
December 202322
November 202322

A total of 460 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202440
June 202447
May 202450
April 202433
March 202442
February 202458
January 202437
December 202361
November 202341

A total of 114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 99 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 202411
January 202419
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
July 202437
June 202433
May 202437
April 202442
March 202439
February 202433
January 202441
December 202334
November 202328

A total of 110 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 20249
May 202414
April 202412
March 202422
February 20249
January 202414
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20245
February 20245
January 202416
December 20239
November 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B5 5BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total105
    Shoplifting55
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft11
    Theft from the person7
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Worcester Street
    Total88
    Shoplifting38
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Other theft7
    Public order7
    Theft from the person6
    Burglary3
    Robbery3
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total70
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Drugs4
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Robbery4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons3
    Theft from the person3
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total59
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary8
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Theft from the person5
    Drugs4
    Possession of weapons3
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total56
    Violence and sexual offences22
    Other theft8
    Drugs6
    Public order5
    Robbery5
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Moor Street
    Total53
    Shoplifting31
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Hurst Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Theft from the person2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dean Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Well Lane
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rea Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ladywell Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Birmingham Moor Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bath Passage
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pershore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1