WHITEHEAD ROAD, B6 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B6 5EL

WHITEHEAD ROAD, B6 5EL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This B6 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B6 5EL, encompassing approximately 7937 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (15.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

B6 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burlington Street with total crimes: 8
  • Alma Way with total crimes: 8
  • Old Park Walk with total crimes: 7

WHITEHEAD ROAD, B6 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5210.9615.56%
Anti-social behaviour86.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-12.50%
Other theft50.88400.00%
Burglary40.63300.00%
Possession of weapons30.50200.00%
Vehicle crime30.3850.00%
Public order30.38-25.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences459.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.6760.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.50-42.86%
Robbery20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Other crime20.25100.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.13-90.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.13-75.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences369.95-34.55%
Burglary104.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.2616.67%
Drugs60.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.76150.00%
Vehicle crime40.630.00%
Possession of weapons40.50300.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Public order20.38-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5510.8444.74%
Anti-social behaviour66.9320.00%
Burglary40.76-42.86%
Vehicle crime40.50100.00%
Other theft40.500.00%
Public order40.50100.00%
Drugs30.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-60.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences388.692.70%
Burglary74.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.63-16.67%
Other theft40.63300.00%
Robbery30.50200.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.25-66.67%
Drugs20.25-33.33%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences378.5727.59%
Vehicle crime64.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-42.86%
Other crime30.500.00%
Possession of weapons30.38200.00%
Drugs30.38-25.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.13-66.67%
Other theft10.13-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences297.94-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.6540.00%
Other theft60.88200.00%
Burglary40.76100.00%
Drugs40.5033.33%
Public order30.500.00%
Robbery30.3850.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences357.69-12.50%
Vehicle crime64.41-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63200.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Other theft20.25-60.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.9421.21%
Vehicle crime85.04166.67%
Other theft51.0125.00%
Drugs30.630.00%
Public order20.38-33.33%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-85.71%
Other crime10.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.0622.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.1675.00%
Other theft40.8833.33%
Public order30.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.38-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour20.38-33.33%
Burglary20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-75.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.320.00%
Vehicle crime73.400.00%
Public order60.880.00%
Burglary40.760.00%
Other crime40.500.00%
Possession of weapons40.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.500.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
July 202445
June 202436
May 202455
April 202438
March 202437
February 202429
January 202435
December 202340
November 202333
October 202327

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Burlington Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Alma Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Old Park Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. Hanover Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Newbury Road
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Bromfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Albert Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 8. Frederick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Malthouse Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 10. Dolman Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Prestbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Fentham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. B4144
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Selston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bramble Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Thomas George Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Clifford Walk
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 18. Dovehouse Pool Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Upper Sutton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Alma Street North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bartons Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Little Oaks Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Shirebrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Whitehead Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1