B5 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 5RX

B5 5RX, Birmingham has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 70.78 per 1,000 population. This B5 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 5RX, encompassing approximately 1285 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

B5 5RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 25
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 13
  • Masshouse Lane with total crimes: 12

B5 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2270.78-15.38%
Vehicle crime2017.1166.67%
Public order1015.5642.86%
Possession of weapons97.78350.00%
Other theft87.00100.00%
Drugs56.2225.00%
Robbery43.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11-63.64%
Theft from the person43.1133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-80.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2665.33-48.00%
Vehicle crime1220.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.33120.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.5642.86%
Public order77.7816.67%
Drugs45.44-20.00%
Other theft43.110.00%
Theft from the person33.110.00%
Possession of weapons22.33-33.33%
Burglary21.56-50.00%
Robbery21.56-33.33%
Shoplifting11.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5071.5572.41%
Anti-social behaviour738.89-46.15%
Public order65.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime64.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.67-28.57%
Drugs53.89-44.44%
Burglary43.89-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.110.00%
Robbery32.330.00%
Theft from the person32.33-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2980.8970.59%
Anti-social behaviour1322.5685.71%
Vehicle crime1210.1171.43%
Public order99.3350.00%
Drugs97.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.0040.00%
Other theft65.4450.00%
Theft from the person54.67400.00%
Burglary53.89150.00%
Robbery33.890.00%
Possession of weapons32.330.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1741.22-48.48%
Anti-social behaviour713.22-36.36%
Vehicle crime75.44-36.36%
Public order65.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.6725.00%
Other theft43.89-33.33%
Robbery33.11-40.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.78-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3369.2257.14%
Anti-social behaviour1125.670.00%
Vehicle crime118.56-31.25%
Public order78.56133.33%
Other theft65.440.00%
Robbery54.67-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson43.8933.33%
Theft from the person33.11-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.330.00%
Drugs22.33-77.78%
Possession of weapons21.56-60.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2170.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime1616.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1112.4483.33%
Robbery118.56175.00%
Drugs98.56200.00%
Other theft67.000.00%
Possession of weapons54.6766.67%
Theft from the person43.89300.00%
Public order33.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Burglary22.33100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3563.78-2.78%
Public order927.22125.00%
Vehicle crime87.00-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.22100.00%
Other theft64.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.67-16.67%
Robbery43.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons33.110.00%
Drugs32.33-57.14%
Theft from the person12.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3666.1133.33%
Vehicle crime1028.0025.00%
Drugs77.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.44200.00%
Robbery64.67-14.29%
Other theft54.67-16.67%
Public order43.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-62.50%
Burglary32.33200.00%
Theft from the person32.33200.00%
Bicycle theft22.33100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2756.7822.73%
Anti-social behaviour821.0014.29%
Vehicle crime86.22-55.56%
Robbery76.22-30.00%
Other theft65.44-68.42%
Public order64.670.00%
Drugs54.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Bicycle theft11.56-80.00%
Burglary10.78-80.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.78-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2279.330.00%
Other theft1917.11280.00%
Vehicle crime1814.7863.64%
Robbery1014.00900.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.780.00%
Public order65.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft54.67400.00%
Burglary53.8966.67%
Drugs33.89-62.50%
Theft from the person32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.56-66.67%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2267.670.00%
Public order1217.110.00%
Vehicle crime119.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson108.560.00%
Drugs87.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.220.00%
Other theft55.440.00%
Burglary33.890.00%
Possession of weapons32.330.00%
Theft from the person22.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 202319
September 20235

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 20247
March 202411
February 202416
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 202318
September 202311

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 202426
June 202450
May 202429
April 202417
March 202433
February 202421
January 202435
December 202336
November 202327
October 202322
September 202322

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20247
May 202413
April 20247
March 202411
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
March 20242
February 20249
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime6
    Public order4
    Other theft3
    Robbery2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total13
    Vehicle crime3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Masshouse Lane
    Total12
    Vehicle crime6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Well Lane
    Total8
    Drugs3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
  • 6. Grosvenor Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. River Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pickford Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Great Barr Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Belmont Passage
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Bartholomew Row
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Birmingham Moor Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Other theft1