B5 5JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 5JW

B5 5JW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This B5 5JW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B5 postcode area, which has experienced 20 crimes and a crime rate of 1.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B5 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 5JW, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-88.89% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

B5 5JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birmingham Moor Street (Station) with total crimes: 5

B5 5JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 theft12.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-88.89%
Robbery10.58-85.71%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-96.88%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3273.11-41.82%
Shoplifting2118.7250.00%
Public order1212.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.02-8.33%
Other theft106.43-37.50%
Vehicle crime105.8566.67%
Criminal damage and arson95.85-25.00%
Robbery75.2640.00%
Possession of weapons44.090.00%
Drugs32.34-50.00%
Burglary21.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.17100.00%
Theft from the person11.17-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5588.32-12.70%
Other theft1632.17-23.81%
Shoplifting149.36-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour128.19-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.02-36.84%
Public order127.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime67.02-68.42%
Drugs63.51-40.00%
Burglary63.51-33.33%
Robbery53.51-28.57%
Possession of weapons42.92-55.56%
Theft from the person22.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63129.8534.04%
Shoplifting2236.8522.22%
Other theft2112.8775.00%
Public order2012.28-20.00%
Vehicle crime1911.705.56%
Criminal damage and arson1911.1111.76%
Anti-social behaviour1511.1166.67%
Drugs108.77150.00%
Burglary95.8528.57%
Possession of weapons95.26350.00%
Robbery75.26-22.22%
Theft from the person44.090.00%
Other crime32.3450.00%
Bicycle theft11.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47102.36-29.85%
Public order2527.49127.27%
Shoplifting1814.6250.00%
Vehicle crime1810.535.88%
Criminal damage and arson1710.530.00%
Other theft129.94-29.41%
Robbery97.0212.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.2612.50%
Burglary75.26133.33%
Drugs44.09-42.86%
Theft from the person42.34100.00%
Other crime22.34-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67104.70109.38%
Criminal damage and arson1739.19183.33%
Vehicle crime179.9430.77%
Other theft179.9470.00%
Shoplifting129.94100.00%
Public order117.0283.33%
Robbery86.43-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour84.68-20.00%
Drugs74.68-12.50%
Possession of weapons44.09300.00%
Bicycle theft32.340.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Burglary31.75-25.00%
Theft from the person21.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3269.60-25.58%
Robbery1818.72260.00%
Vehicle crime1310.5362.50%
Anti-social behaviour107.60100.00%
Other theft105.85-28.57%
Drugs85.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.680.00%
Public order63.51-53.85%
Shoplifting63.5150.00%
Burglary43.51-20.00%
Other crime32.34200.00%
Theft from the person21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4368.43-8.51%
Other theft1425.1516.67%
Public order138.19-13.33%
Vehicle crime87.60166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.68-45.45%
Drugs63.51-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.5125.00%
Burglary52.92-16.67%
Robbery52.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.920.00%
Shoplifting42.34-63.64%
Possession of weapons22.34100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.58-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4778.96-14.55%
Public order1527.49-11.76%
Other theft128.77-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson117.0237.50%
Shoplifting116.43175.00%
Robbery106.43-60.00%
Drugs75.8575.00%
Burglary64.0950.00%
Bicycle theft43.51300.00%
Theft from the person42.34-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5594.1719.57%
Robbery2532.1766.67%
Other theft1914.62-13.64%
Public order1711.11142.86%
Anti-social behaviour109.94-9.09%
Theft from the person95.85350.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.26-11.11%
Drugs44.6833.33%
Shoplifting42.34-63.64%
Burglary42.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime32.34-72.73%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4693.5921.05%
Other theft2226.91340.00%
Robbery1512.87200.00%
Vehicle crime118.7757.14%
Anti-social behaviour116.430.00%
Shoplifting116.4357.14%
Burglary106.43233.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.8550.00%
Public order75.26-61.11%
Bicycle theft74.09600.00%
Possession of weapons54.0925.00%
Drugs32.92-66.67%
Theft from the person21.75-60.00%
Other crime11.17-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3870.770.00%
Public order1822.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.530.00%
Drugs96.430.00%
Vehicle crime75.260.00%
Shoplifting74.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.090.00%
Other theft53.510.00%
Theft from the person52.920.00%
Robbery52.920.00%
Possession of weapons42.920.00%
Burglary32.340.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20249
June 202412
May 202419
April 202417
March 202417
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 115 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 202418
January 20245
December 202310
November 202325
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 526 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 202432
June 202455
May 202463
April 202447
March 202467
February 202432
January 202443
December 202347
November 202355
October 202346
September 202338

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202421
April 202412
March 202417
February 202410
January 202414
December 202312
November 202319
October 202322
September 20235

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202412
May 202420
April 202425
March 202411
February 20246
January 202413
December 202315
November 202317
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202422
April 202418
March 202412
February 20246
January 20244
December 202311
November 20234
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202419
April 202418
March 202417
February 202413
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Birmingham Moor Street (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1