B6 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B6 5BZ

B6 5BZ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This B6 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B6 5BZ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

B6 5BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Roughley Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Wheatley Close with total crimes: 2

B6 5BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA-25.00%
Shoplifting2NA-33.33%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-66.67%

In July 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 offences8NA33.33%
Shoplifting3NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In June 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 offences6NA-25.00%
Shoplifting4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-50.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8NA14.29%
Vehicle crime3NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA100.00%
Public order2NA100.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7NA16.67%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-66.67%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA0.00%
Public order3NA-25.00%
Shoplifting3NA-25.00%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%

In February 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 offences6NA100.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Public order4NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-66.67%
Other theft2NA-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6NA50.00%
Other theft5NA400.00%
Violence and sexual offences3NA-57.14%
Public order2NA100.00%
Robbery2NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In December 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
Shoplifting8NA33.33%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-30.00%
Vehicle crime4NA-42.86%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Public order1NA-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10NA11.11%
Vehicle crime7NA250.00%
Shoplifting6NA50.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Public order2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B6 5BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grange Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Roughley Drive
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wheatley Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Farnborough Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Old Marl Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cartwright Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tower Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Mere Green Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1