VICEROY CLOSE, B5 7UT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 7UT

VICEROY CLOSE, B5 7UT, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This B5 7UT 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 7UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 7UT, encompassing approximately 2484 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B5 7UT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyatt Close with total crimes: 10
  • Kesteven Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hollies Croft with total crimes: 4

VICEROY CLOSE, B5 7UT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.88-14.29%
Vehicle crime64.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Other theft21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.69133.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.640.00%
Vehicle crime42.01-20.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Burglary31.61-62.50%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary813.69100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.22-14.29%
Vehicle crime52.42-44.44%
Other theft42.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime913.28350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.62-46.15%
Shoplifting52.82150.00%
Burglary42.01-42.86%
Public order31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.6785.71%
Burglary75.23600.00%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Shoplifting20.81-60.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.05-46.15%
Shoplifting52.82400.00%
Vehicle crime32.01200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Robbery10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6662.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.23200.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4533.33%
Shoplifting33.22-40.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4550.00%
Shoplifting52.42-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.01-25.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.66133.33%
Vehicle crime42.8233.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.61-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.48-41.18%
Other theft34.03200.00%
Burglary31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Shoplifting31.2150.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.870.00%
Public order26.840.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202414
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 20247
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wyatt Close
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kesteven Close
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Hollies Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Riseley Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Speedwell Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A38
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Aboyne Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Columbia Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Benmore Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Viceroy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Foster Way
    Total1
    Other theft1