B5 7NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 7NP

B5 7NP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.51 per 1,000 population. This B5 7NP 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 7NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 7NP, encompassing approximately 3997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (171.43% increase)
  • Burglary: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

B5 7NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rathbone Close with total crimes: 12
  • Bellevue with total crimes: 10
  • Barrow Walk with total crimes: 6

B5 7NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.51-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson196.25171.43%
Burglary114.75266.67%
Vehicle crime92.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.25-42.86%
Public order72.00-12.50%
Other theft51.75150.00%
Shoplifting41.25-20.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.75100.00%
Public order83.50166.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.000.00%
Vehicle crime61.750.00%
Shoplifting51.5025.00%
Burglary31.25-57.14%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Robbery20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.2614.81%
Burglary77.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.7540.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.7516.67%
Vehicle crime61.75-33.33%
Shoplifting41.50-42.86%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Public order30.7550.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.510.00%
Vehicle crime96.7528.57%
Shoplifting72.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.75-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.50150.00%
Other theft41.25100.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.50-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.018.00%
Vehicle crime76.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.75-41.67%
Drugs51.75400.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Robbery30.750.00%
Possession of weapons30.7550.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Other crime20.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.51-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour126.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.00-50.00%
Burglary31.0050.00%
Bicycle theft30.750.00%
Public order20.75-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.26-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.00-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson82.50-27.27%
Public order72.00-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.75-50.00%
Drugs41.50300.00%
Other theft31.00-25.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.519.38%
Anti-social behaviour228.7583.33%
Vehicle crime125.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.0022.22%
Public order102.75100.00%
Burglary62.50-14.29%
Other theft41.5033.33%
Drugs11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.7618.52%
Anti-social behaviour128.00-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson93.00-30.77%
Burglary72.25-12.50%
Public order51.75-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.25-70.00%
Robbery30.7550.00%
Other theft30.75-50.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.75-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson133.50160.00%
Vehicle crime103.25-23.08%
Public order92.50125.00%
Burglary82.25100.00%
Other theft62.00100.00%
Drugs31.50-40.00%
Robbery20.75-60.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3226.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences278.000.00%
Vehicle crime136.750.00%
Drugs53.250.00%
Robbery51.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.250.00%
Burglary41.250.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Shoplifting41.000.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Theft from the person20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202431
May 202431
April 202427
March 202427
February 202425
January 202428
December 202335
November 202332
October 202327
September 202327

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 202410
December 202322
November 202312
October 202314
September 202332

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

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B5 7NP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rathbone Close
    Total12
    Burglary7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bellevue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Barrow Walk
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tylney Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Lawrence Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. A4540
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stone Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Newhope Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Speedwell Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wynn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightingale Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Springmeadow Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Columbia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Belgravia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Four Stones Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. St Luke'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Spooner Croft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lawford Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mowbray Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vere Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Police Station
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Benmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Riseley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Foxtail Walk
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Princess Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kemble Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Rowton Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Hope Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Spring Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1