B6 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B6 5SL

B6 5SL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.64 per 1,000 population. This B6 5SL 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 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B6 5SL, encompassing approximately 1375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B6 5SL area, explore the B6 5SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

B6 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Road with total crimes: 7
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 3
  • Vyse Street with total crimes: 2

B6 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.64166.67%
Vehicle crime45.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.91-50.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery316.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-50.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.54175.00%
Vehicle crime48.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9150.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Burglary21.45-50.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-33.33%
Shoplifting11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary416.00-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.91200.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.73-11.11%
Burglary65.820.00%
Vehicle crime44.36-20.00%
Other theft22.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-66.67%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.180.00%
Vehicle crime56.5525.00%
Public order33.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.18200.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.73-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.36-10.00%
Robbery56.55400.00%
Vehicle crime43.64100.00%
Drugs32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.090.00%
Other theft27.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.6411.11%
Vehicle crime57.27400.00%
Other theft33.64-50.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Robbery11.45-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.45-35.71%
Other theft66.5550.00%
Drugs24.36100.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-80.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.000.00%
Vehicle crime510.180.00%
Other theft43.640.00%
Public order22.910.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 202411
May 20244
April 20248
March 20249
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Park Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Walter Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vyse Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pugh Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grosvenor Road
    Total1
    Other theft1