B72 1RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B72 1RL

B72 1RL, Birmingham has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.57 per 1,000 population. This B72 1RL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B72 postcode area, which has experienced 3 crimes and a crime rate of 0.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B72 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B72 1RL, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)

B72 1RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • South Parade with total crimes: 3

B72 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1023.5711.11%
Shoplifting104.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.06-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson74.06-12.50%
Vehicle crime62.8420.00%
Other theft42.44300.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.63100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2129.26-8.70%
Shoplifting208.53122.22%
Anti-social behaviour98.13-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.660.00%
Vehicle crime53.25400.00%
Public order42.0333.33%
Burglary21.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.60155.56%
Anti-social behaviour109.35150.00%
Shoplifting94.06-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.6633.33%
Other theft73.25-12.50%
Public order32.8450.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-83.33%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1621.13-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences96.50-55.00%
Other theft83.6633.33%
Vehicle crime63.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.440.00%
Public order21.63-77.78%
Other crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2230.89144.44%
Violence and sexual offences208.9442.86%
Public order98.1380.00%
Other theft63.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.440.00%
Vehicle crime41.63300.00%
Robbery31.63-62.50%
Burglary21.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.320.00%
Shoplifting95.6912.50%
Robbery83.66700.00%
Other theft63.25200.00%
Public order52.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03300.00%
Possession of weapons21.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.47-36.36%
Shoplifting85.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime53.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.5169.23%
Shoplifting148.9455.56%
Anti-social behaviour45.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.44-7.14%
Shoplifting95.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.2916.67%
Shoplifting125.699.09%
Other theft54.88150.00%
Vehicle crime42.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-50.00%
Public order20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Robbery10.81-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.130.00%
Shoplifting114.880.00%
Burglary74.470.00%
Robbery52.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.030.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249
April 202416
March 202422
February 20249
January 20248
December 202314
November 20239
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202421
May 202423
April 20249
March 202420
February 202414
January 202414
December 202322
November 202313
October 202314
September 202312

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. South Parade
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. While Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Deeplow Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Farthing Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Maney Corner
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Shirley Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Sandy Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Beeches Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bishops Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Kathleen Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hospital
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Maple Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Peters Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1