KING EDWARDS SQUARE, B73 6AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B73 6AQ

KING EDWARDS SQUARE, B73 6AQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.23 per 1,000 population. This B73 6AQ 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 6AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B73 6AQ, encompassing approximately 856 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)

B73 6AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Broome Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6

KING EDWARDS SQUARE, B73 6AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1571.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences1017.51900.00%
Vehicle crime1011.68900.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.680.00%
Other theft58.170.00%
Robbery45.840.00%
Drugs24.670.00%
Theft from the person22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In August 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons13.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-94.74%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1982.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour1422.19180.00%
Shoplifting1316.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.1866.67%
Robbery511.68150.00%
Vehicle crime35.840.00%
Bicycle theft33.50200.00%
Public order23.50-33.33%
Other theft12.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2682.90420.00%
Violence and sexual offences1930.365.56%
Criminal damage and arson622.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.01-64.29%
Public order35.840.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Burglary33.50200.00%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Robbery22.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.340.00%
Other crime11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1868.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1421.02-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson916.35200.00%
Shoplifting510.51-50.00%
Robbery45.840.00%
Vehicle crime34.67-62.50%
Other theft33.500.00%
Drugs23.500.00%
Burglary12.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1663.0514.29%
Violence and sexual offences1218.68-55.56%
Shoplifting1014.01-37.50%
Vehicle crime811.68166.67%
Other theft39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Public order13.50-80.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2794.58125.00%
Shoplifting1631.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1418.68-12.50%
Public order516.35400.00%
Robbery45.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.6750.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Other theft33.5050.00%
Burglary23.500.00%
Possession of weapons22.340.00%
Drugs12.34-50.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1660.72700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1218.68-20.00%
Shoplifting814.0114.29%
Robbery69.34200.00%
Burglary27.01-60.00%
Other theft22.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Drugs22.34100.00%
Public order12.34-75.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1553.71-25.00%
Shoplifting717.510.00%
Burglary58.170.00%
Public order45.8433.33%
Vehicle crime34.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-66.67%
Other theft22.34-50.00%
Robbery22.34-33.33%
Drugs12.340.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2058.38-13.04%
Shoplifting723.3516.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.17-14.29%
Other theft47.010.00%
Robbery34.67200.00%
Public order33.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2365.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour726.8616.67%
Shoplifting68.1720.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.01400.00%
Other theft45.84-42.86%
Burglary34.67200.00%
Public order33.500.00%
Vehicle crime23.50-71.43%
Robbery12.340.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2368.890.00%
Other theft726.860.00%
Vehicle crime78.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.170.00%
Shoplifting57.010.00%
Public order35.840.00%
Possession of weapons23.500.00%
Robbery12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 20245
April 202410
March 202416
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 202419
June 202419
May 202418
April 202412
March 202427
February 202412
January 202415
December 202320
November 202323
October 202323

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202414
June 20245
May 202414
April 202416
March 202414
February 202416
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B73 6AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Broome Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Road
    Total5
    Vehicle crime4
    Robbery1
  • 5. Lower Reddicroft
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lyndon Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Railway Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. King Edward'S Square
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westhaven Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Midland Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Upper Clifton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Aragon Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ryton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Garrard Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Anchorage Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Clifton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Drugs1