PORTER CLOSE, B72 1DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B72 1DR

PORTER CLOSE, B72 1DR, Birmingham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.47 per 1,000 population. This B72 1DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B72 postcode area, which has experienced 130 crimes and a crime rate of 13.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B72 1DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B72 1DR, encompassing approximately 1779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B72 1DR area, explore the B72 1DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

B72 1DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11

PORTER CLOSE, B72 1DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3731.4715.62%
Anti-social behaviour420.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-20.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.69-40.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3229.2210.34%
Vehicle crime517.98400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8166.67%
Other theft32.8150.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2925.85123.08%
Burglary416.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-62.50%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-75.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.11-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences87.3014.29%
Vehicle crime44.500.00%
Burglary32.2550.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.6716.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.8775.00%
Vehicle crime43.93-42.86%
Other theft32.250.00%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Drugs21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.54-61.29%
Vehicle crime76.74600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.930.00%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3124.16106.67%
Violence and sexual offences417.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Public order21.12100.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-90.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.91-6.25%
Vehicle crime108.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.62100.00%
Other theft33.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-83.33%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.67-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour68.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime53.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.81-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2729.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.620.00%
Burglary23.930.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
July 202432
June 202429
May 202413
April 202414
March 202412
February 202431
January 202415
December 202316
November 202327

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B72 1DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 4. Little Green Lanes
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Orphanage Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Lime Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Green Lanes
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Boultbee Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1