B73 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B73 5AA

B73 5AA, Birmingham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.02 per 1,000 population. This B73 5AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B73 postcode area, which has experienced 135 crimes and a crime rate of 5.92 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B73 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B73 5AA, encompassing approximately 1285 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B73 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chinley Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Gardens with total crimes: 4

B73 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1928.0226.67%
Shoplifting514.7966.67%
Burglary43.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-87.50%
Drugs10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1534.2425.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.670.00%
Burglary66.23100.00%
Public order44.67300.00%
Shoplifting33.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft21.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Robbery11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.45-20.00%
Other theft39.340.00%
Burglary32.3350.00%
Shoplifting22.33-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-60.00%
Public order11.560.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1535.8050.00%
Shoplifting1111.67-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour58.5666.67%
Vehicle crime43.890.00%
Other theft33.11-40.00%
Robbery22.330.00%
Burglary21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1435.8075.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.89-16.67%
Other theft57.78150.00%
Vehicle crime43.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.2333.33%
Shoplifting89.34-46.67%
Public order26.230.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.02-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences911.67-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.000.00%
Burglary33.1150.00%
Vehicle crime22.33-33.33%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1830.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1014.0125.00%
Vehicle crime37.78-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Burglary22.330.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.0112.50%
Violence and sexual offences87.00-27.27%
Vehicle crime46.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Public order22.33-50.00%
Robbery11.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.02-21.43%
Shoplifting88.56-11.11%
Public order46.23300.00%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Other crime32.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-33.33%
Burglary21.56-50.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1431.130.00%
Shoplifting910.89-18.18%
Vehicle crime57.00150.00%
Burglary43.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.240.00%
Shoplifting1110.890.00%
Vehicle crime28.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
July 202415
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202311
October 202314
September 202314

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 202411
April 202414
March 20248
February 202415
January 202418
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B73 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. George Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Chinley Grove
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Chester Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Priors Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Windsor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rufford Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Archers Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Langholm Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Fosseway Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Kineton Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Talbot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Butlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Margaret Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hawthorn Brook Way
    Total1
    Burglary1