WITTON ROAD, B6 6LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B6 6LE

WITTON ROAD, B6 6LE, Birmingham has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.75 per 1,000 population. This B6 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B6 6LE, encompassing approximately 7406 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

B6 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alma Way with total crimes: 8
  • Old Park Walk with total crimes: 7
  • Freer Road with total crimes: 7

WITTON ROAD, B6 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5111.7534.21%
Anti-social behaviour86.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.0816.67%
Burglary50.95400.00%
Vehicle crime40.6833.33%
Public order40.54-20.00%
Other theft30.5450.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.41100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences389.7222.58%
Anti-social behaviour75.13-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.95-33.33%
Public order50.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-40.00%
Other crime30.4150.00%
Robbery20.410.00%
Other theft20.27-60.00%
Shoplifting20.27100.00%
Burglary10.27-91.67%
Drugs10.14-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.14-80.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.02-35.42%
Burglary124.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.22100.00%
Other theft51.0825.00%
Drugs50.68150.00%
Vehicle crime50.680.00%
Public order50.68150.00%
Possession of weapons50.68150.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.140.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4810.2629.73%
Vehicle crime56.48150.00%
Other theft40.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.54-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.54-62.50%
Burglary30.41-57.14%
Drugs20.410.00%
Public order20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences379.72-11.90%
Criminal damage and arson85.00100.00%
Burglary71.08600.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.950.00%
Robbery40.68100.00%
Public order30.540.00%
Other theft20.41100.00%
Drugs20.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.67-28.57%
Other crime40.680.00%
Possession of weapons40.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.540.00%
Drugs30.54-50.00%
Public order30.410.00%
Vehicle crime30.41-25.00%
Robbery20.41-33.33%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Burglary10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.14-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences309.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.0575.00%
Drugs60.95100.00%
Other theft40.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.54100.00%
Vehicle crime40.54-33.33%
Robbery30.5450.00%
Public order30.41-25.00%
Shoplifting30.410.00%
Burglary30.41-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.410.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences429.45-6.67%
Vehicle crime65.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.81100.00%
Public order40.54-20.00%
Burglary40.54300.00%
Drugs30.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-71.43%
Robbery20.27-33.33%
Other theft20.27-66.67%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4511.75-2.17%
Vehicle crime106.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.35-41.67%
Other theft60.95100.00%
Public order50.8125.00%
Drugs30.68200.00%
Robbery30.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41-60.00%
Other crime20.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.14-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4611.0731.43%
Criminal damage and arson126.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Vehicle crime50.68-16.67%
Public order40.68-20.00%
Burglary40.54-20.00%
Other theft30.54-25.00%
Robbery20.41100.00%
Drugs10.27-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3510.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.730.00%
Vehicle crime60.810.00%
Drugs60.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.810.00%
Public order50.680.00%
Burglary50.680.00%
Other theft40.680.00%
Possession of weapons30.540.00%
Other crime30.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 445 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
July 202438
June 202431
May 202448
April 202437
March 202442
February 202430
January 202442
December 202345
November 202346
October 202335

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B6 6LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alma Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Old Park Walk
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Freer Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hanover Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Bromfield Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Frederick Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Malthouse Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 9. Dolman Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Prestbury Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Fentham Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Hampton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 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. Alma Street North
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bartons Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Guildford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sandhill Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Coppice Ash Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Johnstone Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Arden Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Lodge Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Little Oaks Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Shirebrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1