GALENA WAY, B6 4UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B6 4UN

GALENA WAY, B6 4UN, Birmingham has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.75 per 1,000 population. This B6 4UN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B6 postcode area, which has experienced 263 crimes and a crime rate of 12.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B6 4UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B6 4UN, encompassing approximately 3215 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B6 4UN area, explore the B6 4UN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (12.20% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

B6 4UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Dunsfold Croft with total crimes: 10
  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 8

GALENA WAY, B6 4UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4626.7512.20%
Other theft814.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.49-37.50%
Other crime41.5633.33%
Robbery41.24-33.33%
Shoplifting41.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-63.64%
Drugs31.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Public order20.93-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.6110.81%
Anti-social behaviour1112.7522.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.42100.00%
Robbery62.490.00%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Drugs51.5666.67%
Public order41.560.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-40.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Burglary10.93-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.33-32.73%
Anti-social behaviour911.51-18.18%
Burglary72.8040.00%
Vehicle crime52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.56-42.86%
Public order41.2433.33%
Possession of weapons31.240.00%
Drugs30.93-25.00%
Other theft20.93-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5531.10120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1117.11175.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.42133.33%
Other theft62.18-25.00%
Burglary51.8725.00%
Drugs41.56100.00%
Public order31.24-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Robbery20.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-85.71%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.77-28.57%
Other theft87.78300.00%
Public order72.49250.00%
Shoplifting72.18133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-33.33%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Vehicle crime31.24-76.92%
Robbery30.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Theft from the person20.93100.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.262.94%
Vehicle crime1310.891200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.87150.00%
Robbery41.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.24200.00%
Shoplifting30.93-78.57%
Other theft20.93-66.67%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.88-2.86%
Shoplifting1410.57-36.36%
Other theft64.3520.00%
Robbery61.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.870.00%
Burglary41.56100.00%
Public order31.24-40.00%
Drugs20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-85.71%
Other crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3530.7925.00%
Shoplifting2210.89450.00%
Vehicle crime76.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.180.00%
Other theft51.5666.67%
Public order51.5625.00%
Possession of weapons41.560.00%
Robbery41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Drugs31.2450.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.71150.00%
Possession of weapons41.56100.00%
Public order41.240.00%
Shoplifting41.24-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.24-42.86%
Robbery31.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.59-12.50%
Shoplifting136.53-7.14%
Vehicle crime74.0416.67%
Robbery62.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.87-60.00%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons20.93-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Other crime10.62-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.880.00%
Shoplifting147.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.350.00%
Vehicle crime63.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.870.00%
Public order51.870.00%
Possession of weapons51.560.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
July 202441
June 202437
May 202455
April 202425
March 202435
February 202434
January 202435
December 202328
November 202321
October 202324

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 202414
January 202422
December 20234
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 202411
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 202413
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B6 4UN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dunsfold Croft
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other crime1
  • 3. Burlington Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Old Park Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 5. Hanover Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Newbury Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Bromfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. St Stephens Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Alma Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. B4144
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Selston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thomas George Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Upper Sutton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Salstar Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Elkington Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Summer Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alma Street North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Austin Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Porchester Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Parliament Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Bourn Mill Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bartons Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1