B5 7RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 7RN

B5 7RN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.91 per 1,000 population. This B5 7RN 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 7RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 7RN, encompassing approximately 2461 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B5 7RN area, explore the B5 7RN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

B5 7RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollies Croft with total crimes: 10
  • Wyatt Close with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7

B5 7RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1319.91333.33%
Violence and sexual offences135.2818.18%
Other theft65.2850.00%
Vehicle crime52.44150.00%
Burglary52.03-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Drugs21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.62-8.33%
Burglary64.4720.00%
Other theft42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Shoplifting20.81-75.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.879.09%
Shoplifting84.87166.67%
Burglary53.2566.67%
Vehicle crime42.03-20.00%
Public order41.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62100.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0083.33%
Vehicle crime54.47150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Shoplifting31.22-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.53133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.84-53.85%
Public order22.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.75160.00%
Shoplifting35.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5366.67%
Shoplifting42.03-33.33%
Burglary41.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-76.92%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-50.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.8162.50%
Shoplifting95.2880.00%
Vehicle crime43.6633.33%
Public order21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8114.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.25250.00%
Shoplifting52.84-37.50%
Robbery32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Public order21.22-33.33%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Bicycle theft10.81-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.840.00%
Public order32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 20245
December 20233
November 202313
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hollies Croft
    Total10
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Wyatt Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dollery Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Ashes
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Odell Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pebble Mill Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Caraway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Jacoby Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. The Boulevard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. North Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queen'S Ride
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1