SHERLOCK STREET, B5 6LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 6LT

SHERLOCK STREET, B5 6LT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 228 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.19 per 1,000 population. This B5 6LT 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 6LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 6LT, encompassing approximately 3032 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B5 6LT area, explore the B5 6LT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (-14.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)

B5 6LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 58
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 49
  • Hurst Street with total crimes: 22

SHERLOCK STREET, B5 6LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6475.19-14.67%
Drugs2021.11150.00%
Vehicle crime206.6033.33%
Other theft196.60-17.39%
Shoplifting186.27500.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson144.95-26.32%
Robbery124.6250.00%
Burglary113.9610.00%
Possession of weapons103.63233.33%
Theft from the person103.3011.11%
Public order103.30-37.50%
Other crime33.3050.00%
Bicycle theft20.99100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7569.25-15.73%
Other theft2324.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.59137.50%
Anti-social behaviour186.270.00%
Public order165.94-5.88%
Vehicle crime155.2815.38%
Burglary104.950.00%
Theft from the person93.30-18.18%
Robbery82.970.00%
Drugs82.64700.00%
Shoplifting32.64-70.00%
Possession of weapons30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8969.9128.99%
Other theft2329.35-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour187.5912.50%
Public order175.9488.89%
Vehicle crime135.6162.50%
Theft from the person114.290.00%
Shoplifting103.6342.86%
Burglary103.3066.67%
Robbery83.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.64-11.11%
Possession of weapons42.64-42.86%
Drugs11.32-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6961.3415.00%
Other theft2422.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour167.91-11.11%
Theft from the person115.28-15.38%
Robbery103.6325.00%
Drugs103.30233.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.3080.00%
Public order92.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime82.97-42.86%
Shoplifting72.64-58.82%
Possession of weapons72.3175.00%
Burglary62.31-14.29%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6064.64-16.67%
Public order2719.798.00%
Other theft188.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.9428.57%
Shoplifting175.94112.50%
Vehicle crime145.6140.00%
Theft from the person134.62-23.53%
Robbery84.29100.00%
Burglary72.64600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31-28.57%
Possession of weapons41.65-42.86%
Drugs31.32-86.96%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7268.274.35%
Public order2523.74108.33%
Drugs238.24-14.81%
Other theft187.59-37.93%
Theft from the person175.94-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.61-6.67%
Vehicle crime104.62-37.50%
Shoplifting83.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.64-22.22%
Possession of weapons72.31133.33%
Robbery42.31-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.32-66.67%
Burglary10.33-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6978.16-10.39%
Other theft2922.7616.00%
Drugs279.56237.50%
Theft from the person258.908.70%
Robbery188.24125.00%
Vehicle crime165.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.280.00%
Public order124.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.96-40.00%
Burglary62.97-45.45%
Other crime31.9850.00%
Possession of weapons30.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.99200.00%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7771.89-18.95%
Other theft2525.39-19.35%
Theft from the person238.2443.75%
Public order167.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson155.28114.29%
Anti-social behaviour154.9536.36%
Burglary114.9557.14%
Robbery83.63-46.67%
Drugs82.640.00%
Vehicle crime82.64-27.27%
Possession of weapons62.640.00%
Shoplifting31.98200.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9572.5515.85%
Other theft3131.3319.23%
Theft from the person1610.2223.08%
Robbery155.28400.00%
Public order144.9527.27%
Vehicle crime114.6283.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.63-15.38%
Drugs83.630.00%
Burglary72.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.31-12.50%
Bicycle theft32.310.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8260.6832.26%
Other theft2627.040.00%
Theft from the person138.57-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour134.298.33%
Public order114.29-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.63-11.11%
Drugs82.64100.00%
Vehicle crime62.64-53.85%
Burglary61.9850.00%
Robbery31.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6261.670.00%
Other theft2620.450.00%
Public order178.570.00%
Theft from the person165.610.00%
Vehicle crime135.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.290.00%
Robbery93.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.970.00%
Shoplifting82.970.00%
Burglary42.640.00%
Bicycle theft41.320.00%
Drugs41.320.00%
Possession of weapons21.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
July 202419
June 20248
May 20249
April 20245
March 20247
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202418
June 202418
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202415
January 202415
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 20248
June 20241
May 202410
April 20243
March 202423
February 202427
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 262 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202423
June 202423
May 202424
April 202418
March 202418
February 202429
January 202425
December 202331
November 202326
October 202326

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
July 202415
June 202413
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 202416
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
October 202313

A total of 814 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
July 202475
June 202489
May 202469
April 202460
March 202472
February 202469
January 202477
December 202395
November 202382
October 202362

A total of 103 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
March 20244
February 202418
January 20248
December 202315
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 202417
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20238

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 202413
March 202417
February 202425
January 202423
December 202316
November 202313
October 202316

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202416
June 202417
May 20249
April 202427
March 202425
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 202311
October 202317

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B5 6LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total58
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary8
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft5
    Drugs4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime2
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total49
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Other theft8
    Drugs6
    Robbery5
    Possession of weapons3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hurst Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cheapside
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Vaughton Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dean Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Vernolds Croft
    Total7
    Theft from the person2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Essex Street
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Macdonald Street
    Total6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gooch Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Rea Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Spooner Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Mowbray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Henstead Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ladywell Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wrentham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Bromsgrove Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Sugden Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hodnet Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sherlock Street
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 22. Jinnah Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lawford Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Pershore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southacre Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1