B74 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B74 2NW

B74 2NW, Birmingham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 184.31 per 1,000 population. This B74 2NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B74 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 4.38 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B74 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B74 2NW, encompassing approximately 173 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

B74 2NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broome Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • King Edward'S Square with total crimes: 6
  • Railway Road with total crimes: 4

B74 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8184.31-11.11%
Shoplifting846.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson546.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour428.800.00%
Robbery323.0450.00%
Vehicle crime317.28200.00%
Public order117.280.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12184.31500.00%
Violence and sexual offences969.12-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour451.8433.33%
Robbery223.04100.00%
Other theft111.520.00%
Public order15.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.76-80.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%
Other crime15.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11149.7510.00%
Criminal damage and arson563.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.80-70.00%
Shoplifting217.280.00%
Drugs211.520.00%
Vehicle crime111.52-80.00%
Burglary15.760.00%
Robbery15.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10167.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1057.60-41.18%
Vehicle crime557.60400.00%
Other theft328.80200.00%
Public order117.28-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17213.1154.55%
Anti-social behaviour1097.92-9.09%
Public order457.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.040.00%
Drugs15.760.00%
Shoplifting15.760.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%
Other theft15.76-50.00%
Theft from the person15.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11161.2710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1163.360.00%
Other theft263.360.00%
Burglary111.520.00%
Public order15.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson257.600.00%
Shoplifting111.520.00%
Drugs15.760.00%
Public order15.760.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10120.9611.11%
Anti-social behaviour357.6050.00%
Other theft217.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.52-33.33%
Possession of weapons111.520.00%
Robbery15.760.00%
Public order15.76-50.00%
Drugs15.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9143.99-10.00%
Burglary351.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.28200.00%
Other theft217.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.520.00%
Public order211.520.00%
Vehicle crime111.52-85.71%
Robbery15.760.00%
Shoplifting15.760.00%
Theft from the person15.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10161.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime757.60133.33%
Public order240.32-71.43%
Other theft211.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.520.00%
Shoplifting111.520.00%
Robbery15.76-88.89%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.760.00%
Theft from the person15.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14213.11100.00%
Robbery980.640.00%
Public order751.84250.00%
Vehicle crime340.32-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour217.28-33.33%
Shoplifting111.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson15.76-66.67%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime8218.87300.00%
Violence and sexual offences746.08-53.33%
Burglary540.32150.00%
Shoplifting328.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour317.2850.00%
Bicycle theft317.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.28200.00%
Public order217.280.00%
Drugs111.520.00%
Other crime15.760.00%
Possession of weapons15.760.00%
Other theft15.76-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15155.510.00%
Burglary286.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.520.00%
Public order211.520.00%
Vehicle crime211.520.00%
Other theft211.520.00%
Other crime111.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202310
September 202314
August 20237
July 202315

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 202411
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B74 2NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broome Gardens
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. King Edward'S Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Railway Road
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Pages Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coleshill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lower Reddicroft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sutton Coldfield (Station)
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Anchorage Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tudor Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lyndon Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mulroy Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1