WHEATLEY CLOSE, B75 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B75 5EJ

WHEATLEY CLOSE, B75 5EJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This B75 5EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B75 postcode area, which has experienced 8 crimes and a crime rate of 0.29 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B75 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B75 5EJ, encompassing approximately 3058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B75 5EJ area, explore the B75 5EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

B75 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Roughley Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Duncalfe Drive with total crimes: 4

WHEATLEY CLOSE, B75 5EJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5033.33%
Shoplifting52.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6333.33%
Public order31.31200.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.89-33.33%
Shoplifting41.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1928.57%
Vehicle crime42.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.54-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5233.33%
Shoplifting62.6220.00%
Other theft41.96100.00%
Public order31.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5050.00%
Shoplifting51.96150.00%
Public order51.63150.00%
Vehicle crime31.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Other theft20.65-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.1750.00%
Other theft51.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-50.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65-84.62%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.14116.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime42.62-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In November 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 offences1010.460.00%
Vehicle crime73.27250.00%
Shoplifting62.2950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.960.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5466.67%
Shoplifting43.2733.33%
Public order31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Shoplifting30.980.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 202313
November 20236
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20249
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20238
November 202310
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B75 5EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Roughley Drive
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Duncalfe Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Walcot Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Arlescote Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Farnborough Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Randle Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tower Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1