GOOCH STREET NORTH, B5 6QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 6QS

GOOCH STREET NORTH, B5 6QS, Birmingham has recorded a total of 256 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 80.00 per 1,000 population. This B5 6QS 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 6QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 6QS, encompassing approximately 3200 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (-8.97% decrease)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)

B5 6QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 54
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 45
  • Hurst Street with total crimes: 22

GOOCH STREET NORTH, B5 6QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7180.00-8.97%
Other theft2522.1919.05%
Vehicle crime257.8156.25%
Criminal damage and arson247.8114.29%
Drugs227.50144.44%
Shoplifting196.87171.43%
Anti-social behaviour175.94-19.05%
Robbery125.3120.00%
Theft from the person123.75100.00%
Burglary103.75-9.09%
Possession of weapons73.12250.00%
Public order62.19-68.42%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7870.31-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour2124.370.00%
Other theft216.56-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson216.5640.00%
Public order196.5611.76%
Vehicle crime165.9460.00%
Burglary115.00-8.33%
Robbery103.4425.00%
Drugs93.1250.00%
Shoplifting72.81-53.33%
Theft from the person62.19-14.29%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.94-60.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8269.37-18.00%
Other theft2325.62-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour217.1923.53%
Public order176.5641.67%
Criminal damage and arson155.31-6.25%
Shoplifting154.6925.00%
Burglary124.6933.33%
Vehicle crime103.75-23.08%
Robbery83.12-11.11%
Theft from the person72.500.00%
Drugs62.19-45.45%
Possession of weapons51.87-44.44%
Other crime11.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10075.3144.93%
Other theft2431.2584.62%
Anti-social behaviour177.50-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson165.31128.57%
Vehicle crime135.00-23.53%
Shoplifting124.06-47.83%
Public order123.75-50.00%
Drugs113.75120.00%
Burglary93.4428.57%
Possession of weapons92.8150.00%
Robbery92.8128.57%
Theft from the person72.81-41.67%
Other crime12.19-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6967.18-15.85%
Public order2421.5614.29%
Shoplifting237.50155.56%
Anti-social behaviour227.1915.79%
Vehicle crime176.8713.33%
Other theft135.31-35.00%
Theft from the person124.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.7516.67%
Robbery72.1916.67%
Burglary72.1975.00%
Possession of weapons62.19-50.00%
Drugs51.87-78.26%
Other crime21.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8273.75-5.75%
Drugs2325.620.00%
Public order217.19133.33%
Other theft206.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.255.56%
Vehicle crime155.9436.36%
Theft from the person154.69-34.78%
Possession of weapons124.691100.00%
Shoplifting93.75125.00%
Robbery62.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.87-60.00%
Burglary41.87-20.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.94-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8775.0010.13%
Other theft2527.190.00%
Drugs237.81130.00%
Theft from the person237.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.19-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.62-25.00%
Robbery124.6971.43%
Vehicle crime113.75-31.25%
Public order93.44-40.00%
Burglary52.81-58.33%
Bicycle theft41.560.00%
Shoplifting41.25-33.33%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7974.68-19.39%
Other theft2524.69-10.71%
Theft from the person237.8176.92%
Criminal damage and arson207.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour206.255.26%
Vehicle crime166.2560.00%
Public order155.00-31.82%
Burglary124.6950.00%
Drugs103.7525.00%
Robbery73.12-22.22%
Shoplifting62.19200.00%
Possession of weapons51.87400.00%
Other crime11.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9872.505.38%
Other theft2830.6212.00%
Public order228.7583.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.8758.33%
Theft from the person135.9430.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.06-37.50%
Vehicle crime103.1211.11%
Robbery93.12350.00%
Burglary82.8114.29%
Drugs82.5014.29%
Shoplifting22.500.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9363.7522.37%
Other theft2529.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson167.81-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour125.00-47.83%
Public order123.75-40.00%
Theft from the person103.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime93.12-18.18%
Burglary72.81-30.00%
Drugs72.1916.67%
Possession of weapons42.190.00%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Robbery20.94-81.82%
Shoplifting20.62-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7673.120.00%
Other theft2523.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.810.00%
Public order207.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.250.00%
Theft from the person155.310.00%
Vehicle crime114.690.00%
Robbery113.440.00%
Burglary103.440.00%
Shoplifting93.120.00%
Drugs62.810.00%
Bicycle theft61.870.00%
Possession of weapons41.870.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202421
June 202423
May 202424
April 202413
March 202420
February 202425
January 202425
December 202328
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
July 202478
June 202482
May 2024100
April 202469
March 202482
February 202487
January 202479
December 202398
November 202393
October 202376

A total of 167 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
July 202421
June 202415
May 202416
April 20247
March 20246
February 202415
January 202420
December 202310
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 153 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
July 202416
June 202410
May 202413
April 202417
March 202415
February 202411
January 202416
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 202412
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
July 202421
June 202421
May 202417
April 202422
March 202419
February 202418
January 202420
December 202319
November 202312
October 202323

A total of 108 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 20247
June 202415
May 202412
April 202423
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 202423
February 202423
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 177 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 202419
June 202417
May 202412
April 202424
March 202421
February 20249
January 202415
December 202322
November 202312
October 202320

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
March 202415
February 202423
January 202423
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total54
    Violence and sexual offences20
    Drugs8
    Other theft8
    Robbery5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total45
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime5
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hurst Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Irving Street
    Total16
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Holloway Circus Queensway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bow Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Barrow Walk
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Gooch Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newhope Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lytham Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Ernest Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Spooner Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Mowbray Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bristol Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ellis Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Henstead Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Great Colmore Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Ladywell Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Vere Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Rickman Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wrentham Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bromsgrove Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Sugden Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Hodnet Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1