B5 7SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 7SW

B5 7SW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.33 per 1,000 population. This B5 7SW 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 7SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 7SW, encompassing approximately 279 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B5 7SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bristol Road with total crimes: 2

B5 7SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime357.33200.00%
Shoplifting310.75-72.73%
Possession of weapons210.750.00%
Drugs27.170.00%
Bicycle theft17.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.58-66.67%
Theft from the person13.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.58-90.00%
Other theft13.58-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11121.831000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1039.42-16.67%
Burglary435.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.3350.00%
Other theft310.750.00%
Vehicle crime110.75-50.00%
Other crime13.580.00%
Public order13.58-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1296.75300.00%
Burglary443.00300.00%
Public order314.330.00%
Vehicle crime210.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.170.00%
Drugs13.580.00%
Robbery13.580.00%
Shoplifting13.58-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting450.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.75-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.580.00%
Drugs13.580.00%
Other theft13.580.00%
Possession of weapons13.580.00%
Burglary13.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.0020.00%
Shoplifting421.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.33200.00%
Burglary210.750.00%
Public order27.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.170.00%
Vehicle crime27.170.00%
Possession of weapons17.17-50.00%
Theft from the person13.580.00%
Drugs13.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences550.17-16.67%
Bicycle theft217.920.00%
Possession of weapons27.170.00%
Vehicle crime27.17-50.00%
Robbery17.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Public order13.58-66.67%

In February 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
Shoplifting793.16250.00%
Violence and sexual offences625.0850.00%
Vehicle crime421.50300.00%
Public order314.3350.00%
Burglary310.75200.00%
Robbery110.750.00%
Other theft13.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.42-20.00%
Public order214.33100.00%
Shoplifting27.17-60.00%
Burglary17.170.00%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%
Other theft13.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences553.7566.67%
Shoplifting517.92-37.50%
Vehicle crime117.92-66.67%
Robbery13.58-50.00%
Public order13.580.00%
Other theft13.580.00%
Burglary13.58-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting886.00300.00%
Vehicle crime328.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.75-50.00%
Burglary210.75-60.00%
Possession of weapons27.170.00%
Robbery27.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.170.00%
Public order17.17-50.00%
Other theft13.58-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6100.330.00%
Burglary521.500.00%
Other theft417.920.00%
Theft from the person314.330.00%
Bicycle theft210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.170.00%
Public order27.170.00%
Shoplifting27.170.00%
Drugs17.170.00%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
October 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202411
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 202410
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Possession of weapons2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bristol Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Croydon Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ring Road South
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Bournbrook Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1