WESTERN ROAD, B73 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B73 5SP

WESTERN ROAD, B73 5SP, Birmingham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.77 per 1,000 population. This B73 5SP 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 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B73 5SP, encompassing approximately 3446 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

B73 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Britwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Western Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sunningdale Close with total crimes: 1

WESTERN ROAD, B73 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.7775.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-71.43%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime75.22133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.0333.33%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.160.00%
Vehicle crime30.87-25.00%
Burglary20.87-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.64150.00%
Vehicle crime41.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.48-70.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.80150.00%
Vehicle crime42.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.290.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87100.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences96.380.00%
Vehicle crime52.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Britwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Western Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sunningdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beresford Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Eastern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Southam Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Highbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wilkinson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1